Excerpt from A Collection of Poems, Vol. 1 of 6
Tical performances, which feemed to merit a longer remembrance than what would pro bably b'e fecu'red to them by the manner wherein they were originally publifhed. This defign was firl't fuggefted to the Editor, as it was afterwards conducted, by the Opinions' of fome Gentlemen, whofe names it would do him the highefi honour to mention. He defires in this place alfo to make his acknow ledgments to the Authors of feveral pieces inferted in thefe Volumes, which were never before in print; and which, he is perfuaded; Would be thought to add credit to the m'ofl: judicious colleélion of this kind in our lan vol. I. A guage.guage. He hath nothing farther to premife, but that the Reader mufi: not expeét to be pleafed with every particular poem which is here prefented to-him. It is in to furnifh out an entertainment of th.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems by Thomas Tickell, one of the many poets influenced by the Augustan age of English literature. As was common in this era, Tickell's work is characterized by a focus on classical themes and forms, using allusions to Greek and Roman mythology to explore universal human truths and experiences. This collection includes poems on topics as varied as friendship, loss, and the search for peace following times of war. One poem, titled "On the Prospect of Peace," expresses the relief and hope that accompanies the end of conflict, while another, "To Mr. Addison, on his having published his works," pays tribute to the influential writer and critic. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334365294_0
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