“The best things carried to excess are wrong.”
Quote by Charles Churchill
Work
The poetical works of Charles Churcill: With memoir, critical dissertation, and explanatory notes
This book is a compilation of the poetic works of Charles Churchill, featuring an introductory biography, critical commentary, and annotations to provide context and insight into the poems. more
Author
Charles Churchill
Charles Churchill was a prominent English poet of the 18th century, known for his satirical poetry. He passed away on November 4, 1764. Churchill is recognized as one of the significant satirical poets in the history of English literature. more
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