The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2 is a collection of poems that showcases Young's talent for combining deep emotion with eloquent language. The poems cover a wide range of themes, from love and loss to nature and the passage of time.
Young's use of imagery is particularly striking, with vivid descriptions that bring his words to life on the page. His poems are filled with emotion, drawing the reader in and making them feel as if they are experiencing the events described firsthand.
While some of the language may be archaic and difficult to understand for modern readers, the beauty of Young's writing shines through. His poems are timeless in their themes and subject matter, making them just as relevant today as they were when they were first written.
Overall, The Poetical Works of Edward Young, Volume 2 is a captivating collection that showcases Young's poetic prowess. Readers who enjoy thoughtful, emotional poetry will find much to appreciate in this volume.
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The Poetical Works of Edward Young Volume II.Boston Little, Brown and Company
Cambridge Allen and Farnham, Printers.
1859
CONTENTS
The Last Day. In Three Books Book I. Book II. Book III. The Force of Religion; or, Vanquished Love. Book I. Book II. Love of Fame, the Universal Passion. In Seven Characteristical Satires. Preface. Satire I. Satire II Satire III. Satire IV. Satire V. On Women Satire VI. On Women Satire VII. Ocean: an Ode, occasioned by his Majesty's royal Encouragement of the Sea Service. To which is prefixed an Ode to the King; and A Discourse on Ode A Paraphrase on Part of the Book of Job. On Michael Angelo's Famous Piece of the Crucifixion; To Mr. Addison, on the Tragedy of Cato Historical Epilogue to the Brothers. A Tragedy Epitaph on Lord Aubrey Beauclerk, in Westminster Abbey, 1740 Epitaph at Welwyn, Hertfordshire. A Letter to Mr. Tickell, occasioned by the Death of the Right Hon. Joseph Addison Reflections on the Public Situation of the Kingdom Resignation. In Two Parts. Part I. Part II. On the Late Queen's Death, And His Majesty's Accession to the Throne The Instalment. And Epistle to the Right Hon. George Lord Lansdowne. Two Epistles to Mr. Pope Epistle I... Continue reading book >>
