“Implores the passing tribute of a sigh.”
Quote by Thomas Gray
Work
Poems, moral, elegant and pathetic:: viz. Essay on man, by Pope; The monk of La Trappe, by Jerningham; The grave, by Blair; An elegy in a country churchyard, by Gray; The hermit of Warkworth, by Percy; and original sonnets, by Helen Maria Williams
This book is a compilation of various poems that delve into moral and emotional subject matter. It includes works by notable poets such as Alexander Pope, Jerningham, Blair, Gray, Percy, and Helen Maria Williams, showcasing their unique styles and perspectives on life's complexities. more
Author
Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray, a prominent English poet, was born on December 26, 1716, in London, and died on July 30, 1771. He is considered one of the representative figures of 18th-century English literature, known for his lyric poetry and satirical works. more
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