A Preface to Eighteenth Century Poetry

An explanation of the background and nature of eighteenth century poetry and thought, by James Sutherland.

C18: International Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies

Web resources for 18th Century research online.

Early 18th Century Readings

From John F. Tinkler's reader, History and Development of Prose Style.

Eighteenth-Century Women Poets

Contents of Oxford anthology edited by Roger Lonsdale.

Late 18th Century Prose Style

From John F. Tinkler's reader, History and Development of Prose Style.

Leeds Database of Manuscript English Verse

Information about individual items in English poetry in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Biographer, The Bluestocking and The Great Cham

Biographies of Boswell, Piozzi and Johnson, discussion of their works and extracts from The Rambler.