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The Grave, a Poem. to Which Are Added, Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard

The Grave, a Poem. to Which Are Added, Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard

Robert Blair

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781143956898
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This volume brings together three iconic poems of the 18th century: Robert Blair’s 'The Grave,' Thomas Gray’s 'Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard,' and Parnell’s 'Hermit.' 'The Grave,' a classic of graveyard poetry, delves into themes of mortality and the afterlife with vivid imagery and somber reflection. Gray’s 'Elegy,' renowned for its contemplative exploration of life, death, and remembrance in a rural setting, offers profound insights into the human condition. Parnell’s 'Hermit' provides a contrasting narrative of spiritual seeking and divine wisdom. Combined, these works provide a rich tapestry of poetic expression, reflecting the era’s fascination with mortality, morality, and the sublime.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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