“Born Originals, how comes it to pass that we die Copies?”
Quote by Edward Young
Work
The complete works, poetry and prose, of ... Edward Young. Revised [by J. Nichols]. To which is prefixed, a life of the author, by J. Doran
The book features a revised compilation of Edward Young's literary works, encompassing both poetry and prose. It is accompanied by a biography of the author written by J. Doran, which is placed at the start of the collection. more
Author
Edward Young
Edward Young, a renowned English poet, was born on July 3, 1683, and died on April 5, 1765. His poetry, characterized by profound philosophical insights and a unique style, has had a lasting impact on literature. more
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