English Lyric in the Age of Reason is a groundbreaking study of the poetry of the eighteenth century. Its author, Oswald Doughty, was one of the most respected literary scholars of his time, and his insights into the works of poets such as Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and Christopher Smart are still highly regarded today. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.