""Specimens of the British Poets"" is a collection of poems by various British poets, compiled and edited by Thomas Campbell. The first volume includes biographical and critical information about each poet, as well as an essay on English poetry. The collection spans from the medieval era to the late 18th century, featuring works from poets such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope. Campbell's editorial work provides insight and context to each poem, making this collection a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of British literature. Originally published in 1819, this book remains a classic in the field of poetry and literary criticism.In Seven Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.