The biography explores the lives and literary contributions of Joseph Warton and Thomas Warton, two influential figures of the Romantic movement in 18th-century England. The book delves into their early lives, education, and careers, highlighting their individual strengths and weaknesses as scholars, poets, and critics. It examines their relationships with prominent contemporaries, such as Alexander Pope and Samuel Johnson, and discusses their roles in shaping the literary landscape of their time.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1889 · Genre: Biography, Literary Criticism, History