“Man's feeble race what ills await! Labour, and Penury, the racks of Pain, Disease, and Sorrow's weeping train, And Death, sad refuge from the storms of Fate!”
Quote by Thomas Gray
Work
The works of Thomas Gray (ed. by J. Mitford).
The book is a comprehensive compilation of Thomas Gray's literary works, meticulously edited by J. Mitford. It includes a variety of poems and prose pieces, reflecting Gray's significant role in the development of English Romantic poetry. The works are presented in a format that aims to preserve the original text and style of Gray's writing. 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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