The book "The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 08: Lives of the Poets, Volume II" is part of the vast literary legacy of the acclaimed English writer Samuel Johnson. In this book, the author presents his impressions of the life and work of outstanding poets of his time. He analyzes their works in detail, reveals the peculiarities of their art and life path. This work is an unforgettable source of knowledge about the poetic world of the 18th century, as well as about the romantic vision of classical English literature itself.