“Who that hath ever been Could bear to be no more? Yet who would tread again the scene He trod through life before?”
Quote by James Montgomery
Work
The poetical works of Rogers, Campbell, J. Montgomery, Lamb, and Kirke White: complete in one volume
This volume brings together the poetic works of multiple notable British literary figures. The anthology presents verse from Samuel Rogers, Thomas Campbell, James Montgomery, Charles Lamb, and Henry Kirke White, whose poems are gathered here in complete form. The compilation represents a collection of British poetic works, presenting the original poems, songs, and verses of these writers as they were preserved in this collected edition. The volume serves as a comprehensive record of the poetic contributions of these literary figures, allowing readers to access their works in a single preserved text. more
Author
James Montgomery
James Montgomery, born on November 4, 1771, and died on April 30, 1854, was a renowned editor, poet, writer, and socialist. He had a significant impact in the fields of literature and editing, with his works spanning poetry, prose, and criticism. more
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