The handwritten copy of extracts (1796; 0.15 cubic feet) from the "Lives of the most eminent English poets: with critical observations on their works" by Samuel Johnson, originally published in 1783. Copy was transcribed in 1796 and includes a table of contents and index.
Transcriber of this item is unknown. Samuel Johnson was one of the most important British writers and critics of the 18th century.
Source: Materials within collection and Encyclopaedia Britannica.
MSS 16401, Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets extracts, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.
Accession 2019-0035 Purchased 18 July 2018; Martin C. and Ruthe R. Battestin Library Fund, 2018/2019.