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""Biographies of Shakespeare, Pope, Goethe, and Schiller: And on the Political Parties of Modern England"" is a book written by Thomas De Quincey and published in 1863. The book is a collection of biographical essays on four of the most prominent literary figures of the Western canon: William Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Friedrich Schiller. De Quincey's essays offer a detailed analysis of the lives and works of these great writers, exploring their influences, achievements, and legacies. He delves into their personal lives, their artistic development, and their impact on literature and culture. In addition to the biographical essays, the book also includes a section on the political parties of modern England. De Quincey provides an insightful analysis of the major political parties of his time, including the Tories, Whigs, and Radicals. He explores their ideologies, histories, and the key figures associated with each party. Overall, ""Biographies of Shakespeare, Pope, Goethe, and Schiller: And on the Political Parties of Modern England"" is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on some of the most important literary and political figures of the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.