“The prophet's mantle, ere his flight began, Dropt on the world--a sacred gift to man.”
Quote by Thomas Campbell
Work
The Poems of the pleasures: consisting of The pleasures of imagination, by Mark Akenside; The pleasures of memory, by Samuel Rogers; The pleasures of hope, by Thomas Campbell; The pleasures of friendship, by James M'Henry
This book is a compilation of poems that delve into the concept of pleasure from different perspectives. It includes works by four poets: Mark Akenside, Samuel Rogers, Thomas Campbell, and James M'Henry, each offering their unique interpretations of the theme. more
Author
Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell, born on July 27, 1777, and died on June 15, 1844, was a prominent 19th-century British poet known for his lyrical and narrative poems. more
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