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Edward Young, English poet, dramatist and literary critic (Night-Thoughts) (died 1765)
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Edward Young
English poet
Edward Young was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Night-Thoughts
1742–1745 long poem by Edward Young
The Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality, better known simply as Night-Thoughts, is a long poem by Edward Young published in nine parts between 1742 and 1745. It was illustrated with notable engravings by William Blake.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)