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This collection presents the complete poetical works of Thomas Warton (1728-1790), a significant figure in English literary history. Edited by Richard Mant, "The Poetical Works of the Late Thomas Warton, B. D" showcases Warton's diverse range, from his early pastoral elegies to his more mature and scholarly verse. Celebrated for his antiquarian interests and his role as Poet Laureate, Warton's poetry reflects his deep engagement with history, folklore, and the English countryside. This edition offers readers a comprehensive view of Warton's contributions to 18th-century literature, providing valuable insights into the poetic sensibilities of the period. A treasure for scholars and enthusiasts of English poetry, this volume preserves Warton's legacy as a poet and a scholar. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.