The Letters of Thomas Gray, Including the Correspondence of Gray and Mason, Vol 2 Classic Reprint

Thomas Gray

ISBN 10: 1330607414 / ISBN 13: 9781330607411

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Letters of Thomas Gray, Including the Correspondence of Gray and Mason, Vol 2 Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330607414
• ISBN 13: 9781330607411
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 556 grams

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Synopsis

The Letters of Thomas Gray, Including the Correspondence of Gray and Mason, Vol. 2 gathers Gray’s private letters from 1758 to 1762, offering a window into his thoughts on literature, politics, and daily life.

This edition frames the work with scholarly notes and appendices that illuminate context and connections to Mason and Pembroke College.

In these pages, readers follow Gray as he observes London life, historic events, and the literary scene of his day. The editor’s commentary helps place his letters in the broader conversation of 18th‑century culture, taste, and criticism, while retaining the immediacy of Gray’s voice. The volume also reflects on the author’s relationships with peers and juniors, and on how reputation, travel, and study shaped his writing.
What you’ll experience

• Primary letters from 1758–1762, plus notable passages and editor’s notes that explain references and people
• Insight into Gray’s view of major events, including coronations and public spectacles
• Context on Gray’s social and academic world, especially his ties to Pembroke College and Mason
• Addenda, corrigenda, and cross‑references that clarify dates, identities, and sources

Ideal for readers of 18th‑century letters, literary history, and Collected Correspondence, this edition deepens understanding of Gray’s private voice and public persona.

About the Author

political researcher