Select Poems of Thomas Gray (eBook, ePUB) - Gray, Thomas
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"Select Poems of Thomas Gray" by Thomas Gray. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

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"Select Poems of Thomas Gray" by Thomas Gray. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
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Thomas Gray (1716–1771) was one of the foremost poets of the 18th century, often celebrated for his reflective and melancholic style punctuated with themes of mortality and nature. While Gray's poetic output was relatively sparse, his work has endured, encapsulating the spirit of the 'Graveyard Poets' and foreshadowing Romanticism. Born in Cornhill, London, Gray was the fifth of twelve children, though only he survived infancy. Educated at Eton and later Cambridge, his most acclaimed work, 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' (1751), has secured his place in the canon of English literature and is featured in 'Select Poems of Thomas Gray'. This reflective poem meditates on life, death, and social equality, impacting the literary scene with its elegant structure and resonant thematics. Gray's oeuvre, although limited, also includes 'Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College' and 'The Progress of Poesy', which further demonstrate his lyrical prowess and introspective nature. Noted for his meticulousness and scholarly approach, he imbued his poetry with classical references and a rich emotional tapestry. Gray's legacy persists, leaving a mark on literary studies and contributing to the evolving understanding of pre-Romantic literature.