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LoC No.: 10004308

Title: The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katherine Ward, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir" is a collection of poetry written in the early 18th century. This work showcases the various poetic forms and themes explored by William Collins, including his well-known odes and eclogues, while also providing insight into his life through a detailed memoir. The volume reflects on topics such as the nature of genius, the struggles of the poet, and the deep emotional currents that define Collins's work. The opening of this collection introduces the context of Collins's life, touching upon his education, struggles with mental health, and his eventual tragic decline. It describes him as a gifted poet whose talents were not fully appreciated during his lifetime, leading to a profound sense of despair that intensified his later mental afflictions. His early works, such as "Selim; or, The Shepherd's Moral" from the "Oriental Eclogues," set the tone for his exploration of virtue and beauty, emphasizing moral lessons amidst idyllic settings. The memoir reflects the bittersweet nature of his legacy, highlighting both his artistic achievements and the tragic circumstances that marred his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, William, 1721-1759

Commentator: Brydges, Egerton, Sir, 1762-1837

Commentator: Langhorne, John, 1735-1779

Commentator: Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848

EBook No.: 29879

Published: Aug 31, 2009

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10004308

Title: The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir

Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katherine Ward, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir" is a collection of poetry written in the early 18th century. This work showcases the various poetic forms and themes explored by William Collins, including his well-known odes and eclogues, while also providing insight into his life through a detailed memoir. The volume reflects on topics such as the nature of genius, the struggles of the poet, and the deep emotional currents that define Collins's work. The opening of this collection introduces the context of Collins's life, touching upon his education, struggles with mental health, and his eventual tragic decline. It describes him as a gifted poet whose talents were not fully appreciated during his lifetime, leading to a profound sense of despair that intensified his later mental afflictions. His early works, such as "Selim; or, The Shepherd's Moral" from the "Oriental Eclogues," set the tone for his exploration of virtue and beauty, emphasizing moral lessons amidst idyllic settings. The memoir reflects the bittersweet nature of his legacy, highlighting both his artistic achievements and the tragic circumstances that marred his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, William, 1721-1759

Commentator: Brydges, Egerton, Sir, 1762-1837

Commentator: Langhorne, John, 1735-1779

Commentator: Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848

EBook No.: 29879

Published: Aug 31, 2009

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.