"Lives of the English poets Gay, Thomson, Young, Gray, etc." is a publication that presents selected biographies of the great English writers of the 18th century. Among them are the authors of such masterpieces as "Gate of the Regional Doctor" and "Seasons". Samuel Johnson, as an experienced literary critic, tells about the lives, works and influence of these outstanding poets on the English literature of their time. The book opens the door for the reader to the world of creativity and spiritual wealth of those who made a significant contribution to the development of English poetry.