A Poetick Epistle to a Curate

<p>A Poetick Epistle to a Curate penned by Josiah Thomas and published in 1786 offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and social landscape of late 18th-century England. This verse epistle written with wit and keen observation likely addresses the duties challenges and perhaps even the foibles of a curate within the Church. The poem provides valuable insights into the clerical life of the period and the expectations placed upon those serving in religious roles.</p> <p>Josiah Thomas's work stands as a notable example of Georgian-era poetry that blends religious themes with social commentary. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to illuminate the past offering readers a window into the moral and intellectual climate of its time. Scholars of literature religious history and 18th-century studies will find this epistle to be a valuable and engaging resource.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>