Poetical Works; With a Memoir [by J. Mitford]

<p>This volume presents the collected Poetical Works of Thomas Gray accompanied by a detailed memoir written by John Mitford. Gray a prominent figure of 18th-century English literature is celebrated for poems such as Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard which exemplifies his profound reflections on mortality and the human condition. Mitford's biographical sketch offers insights into Gray's life influences and artistic development.</p> <p>This edition provides a comprehensive collection of Gray's poetic output appealing to scholars and enthusiasts of English literature as well as those interested in biographical studies of significant literary figures. The inclusion of Mitford's memoir enhances the reader's understanding of Gray's poems within the context of his life and times. </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>