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This comprehensive edition presents “The Complete Poetical Works of Edward Young, †offering readers a profound immersion into the oeuvre of a significant 18th-century English poet. Included is a detailed biographical account of Young's life, providing valuable context for understanding his poetic themes and intellectual development. Best known for his philosophical poem “Night Thoughts, †Young's works explore themes of mortality, faith, and the human condition with eloquence and depth. This collection showcases the breadth of his poetic talent, from his early verse to his later, more contemplative pieces. Scholars and enthusiasts of English literature will find this edition an indispensable resource for studying Young's contribution to the poetic landscape. This volume ensures that Young's poetic legacy continues to resonate with contemporary readers. 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 re