Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

18th-century English poets

Literature of the 18th century refers to world literature produced during the years 1700–1799. == European literature in the 18th century == European literature of the 18th century refers to literature (poetry, drama, satire, essays, and novels) produced in Europe during this period.

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  1. Johnson

    Melvyn Bragg discusses Samuel Johnson, a giant of 18th century literature, language and letters, and perhaps the most quotable Englishman to have ever lifted a pen.

    27 October 2005

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    Featuring: John Mullan, Jim McLaverty, Judith Hawley

     
  2. Pope

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the satirist Alexander Pope. One of the greatest poets of the English language, his brilliant satires have made him popular in our age but not in his own.

    9 November 2006

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    Featuring: John Mullan, Jim McLaverty, Valerie Rumbold