Gray: Poetry & Prose With Essays by Johnson, Goldsmith and Others - Softcover

Gray : Poetry & Prose With Essays by Johnson, Goldsmith and Others

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Gray: Poetry & Prose' offers an extensive survey of the literary output and critical reception of Thomas Gray, a pivotal figure in 18th-century English literature. Best remembered for his profound 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,' Gray's work bridges the gap between the Augustan age and the Romantic movement. This collection presents a thoughtful selection of his most significant poems and prose pieces, showcasing his mastery of form, his deep erudition, and his evocative use of language.Beyond the primary works of Gray himself, this volume includes a series of landmark essays by distinguished contemporaries and critics, most notably Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith. These contributions provide a rich tapestry of literary analysis, exploring Gray's complex character, his stylistic choices, and his enduring influence on the British canon. By integrating creative works with critical commentary, this volume provides a multifaceted perspective on a writer whose contributions to poetry and classical scholarship remain essential study for enthusiasts of the Enlightenment and early Romanticism. It is a comprehensive resource for understanding the life, art, and legacy of one of England's most meticulous and melancholic poets.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 may 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.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.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. Artikel-Nr. 9781025692470

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