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Edward Young

Edward Young was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among many others, and at the end of the century was illustrated by William Blake.

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Disraeli, or, The Two Lives

Disraeli, or, The Two Lives

2013

with Douglas Hurd

Disraeli: or, The Two Lives

Disraeli: or, The Two Lives

2013

with Douglas Hurd

Doctor Who: Night Thoughts

Doctor Who: Night Thoughts

2006

Night Thoughts: Or, the Complaint and the Consolation

Night Thoughts: Or, the Complaint and the Consolation

1797

The Complaint: Or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality ... A New Edition, Corrected

The Complaint: Or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality ... A New Edition, Corrected

1796

The Revenge. A Tragedy, Etc

The Revenge. A Tragedy, Etc

1764

Resignation. In two parts, and a postscript. To Mrs. B*****. Die Verlugnung, etc.

Resignation. In two parts, and a postscript. To Mrs. B*****. Die Verlugnung, etc.

1763

Edward Young's Conjectures on Original Composition

Edward Young's Conjectures on Original Composition

1759

Night Thoughts

Night Thoughts

1745