Elegant Poems

Elegant Poems: Pope�������s Essay On Man, Blair�������s Grave, Gray�������s Elegy, Goldsmith�������s Traveler, And Deserted Village (1814) is a collection of some of the most celebrated poems from the 18th century. The book features the works of four prominent poets of the era, namely Alexander Pope, Robert Blair, Thomas Gray, and Oliver Goldsmith. The first poem in the collection is Pope's Essay On Man, which is a philosophical poem that explores the nature of humanity and its place in the universe. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of human existence. The second poem in the collection is Blair's Grave, which is a meditation on death and the transience of life. The poem is written in a melancholy tone and reflects on the inevitability of death.The third poem in the collection is Gray's Elegy, which is one of the most famous poems in the English language. The poem is a meditation on the lives of ordinary people and the passing of time. It is written in a contemplative tone and is filled with vivid imagery. The fourth poem in the collection is Goldsmith's Traveler, which is a satirical poem that critiques the excesses of contemporary society. The poem is written in a humorous tone and features a traveler who encounters various characters on his journey.The final poem in the collection is Goldsmith's Deserted Village, which is a nostalgic poem that reflects on the decline of rural life in England. The poem is written in a sentimental tone and celebrates the virtues of simple country life. Overall, Elegant Poems: Pope�������s Essay On Man, Blair�������s Grave, Gray�������s Elegy, Goldsmith�������s Traveler, And Deserted Village (1814) is a collection of some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking poems from the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.