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- Consisting Of Essays, Reveries, Etc., In Prose And Verse (1786)

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Lucubrations is a collection of essays, musings, and poems written by Richard Graves, and published in 1786. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains essays on a variety of topics, including religion, politics, and literature. The second part consists of poems and reveries, which explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The essays in the book are written in a conversational style, and cover a wide range of subjects. Graves discusses the importance of education, the role of government in society, and the relationship between religion and morality. He also offers his thoughts on the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and other literary figures.The poems and reveries in Lucubrations are written in a more lyrical style, and often explore the beauty of nature and the complexities of human emotion. Graves writes about the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the fleeting nature of life.Overall, Lucubrations is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of writings that offers insights into the mind of one of the leading literary figures of the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163898031
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 238
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 322 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Lucubrations is a collection of essays, musings, and poems written by Richard Graves, and published in 1786. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains essays on a variety of topics, including religion, politics, and literature. The second part consists of poems and reveries, which explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The essays in the book are written in a conversational style, and cover a wide range of subjects. Graves discusses the importance of education, the role of government in society, and the relationship between religion and morality. He also offers his thoughts on the works of Shakespeare, Milton, and other literary figures.The poems and reveries in Lucubrations are written in a more lyrical style, and often explore the beauty of nature and the complexities of human emotion. Graves writes about the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the fleeting nature of life.Overall, Lucubrations is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of writings that offers insights into the mind of one of the leading literary figures of the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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