THE COMPLAINT, OR NIGHT THOUGHTS
by YOUNG, Edward
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YOUNG, Edward. THE COMPLAINT, OR NIGHT THOUGHTS. (London): Jones, 1822. 24 mo. (3 1/2 x 2 inches). Frontispiece, (ii), 203 pages. Scarce edition with only six copies recorded on OCLC. Edward Young originall published his major work between 1742 and 1745, and it was his most popular w going through dozens of editions. The poem is written in blank verse and describes the poet's musings on death over a series of nine "nights" in which ponders the loss of his wife and friends, and laments human frailties. Copie of edward Young's poetical works were available in early Virginia -- usually composite sets which included this poem. Spine cracked but firm; internally very good.
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- THE COMPLAINT, OR NIGHT THOUGHTS
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- YOUNG, Edward
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