Poetical Works With Memoirs of the Author and Observations on his Genius and Writings

<p>This collection comprises the complete poetical works of William Collins accompanied by insightful memoirs of the author and observations on his genius and writings by John Langhorne. A significant figure in 18th-century English literature Collins's work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty imaginative power and profound exploration of themes such as nature melancholy and the human condition.</p><p>Langhorne's biographical account provides valuable context to Collins's life and artistic development offering readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the poems. This edition serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English poetry offering both the complete works of Collins and critical analysis of his enduring literary contribution. Discover the timeless appeal of poems such as Ode to Evening and The Passions and gain new appreciation for Collins's unique voice in English literary history.</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>