Young's Night Thoughts; With Life, Critical Dissertation, And Explanatory Notes

Edward Young, Rev. George Gilfillan, James Nichol ; James Nisbet and Co. ; W. Robertson , Edinburgh ; London ; Dublin. Author: Edward Young, Rev. George GilfillanBinding: HardbackPublished: James Nichol ; James Nisbet and Co. ; W. Robertson , Edinburgh ; London ; Dublin, 1853Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Good - for age. Faded and dull cloth. Bumping and rubbing on edges and corners. Frayed spine. Light moisture damage on front pastedown. FEP missing. Otherwise. clean text. Edward Young's "Night Thoughts" is a profound work of 18th-century English poetry, a lengthy blank verse poem that meditates on death, immortality, and faith. Composed in nine "Nights," it presents a deeply personal and often melancholic reflection on human existence, loss, and the solace found in Christian belief. The poem chronicles the speaker's journey through grief and despair, ultimately arriving at a hopeful contemplation of the afterlife. It is a significant piece of pre-Romantic literature, offering insights into the philosophical and religious concerns of the era. This classic work will appeal to readers interested in historical poetry, theological discourse, and the development of English literary thought.…