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100	1		_aCollins, William, _d1721-1759
245	1	4	_aThe Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-08-31
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir" is a collection of poetry written in the early 18th century. This work showcases the various poetic forms and themes explored by William Collins, including his well-known odes and eclogues, while also providing insight into his life through a detailed memoir. The volume reflects on topics such as the nature of genius, the struggles of the poet, and the deep emotional currents that define Collins's work. The opening of this collection introduces the context of Collins's life, touching upon his education, struggles with mental health, and his eventual tragic decline. It describes him as a gifted poet whose talents were not fully appreciated during his lifetime, leading to a profound sense of despair that intensified his later mental afflictions. His early works, such as "Selim; or, The Shepherd's Moral" from the "Oriental Eclogues," set the tone for his exploration of virtue and beauty, emphasizing moral lessons amidst idyllic settings. The memoir reflects the bittersweet nature of his legacy, highlighting both his artistic achievements and the tragic circumstances that marred his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
700	1		_aBrydges, Egerton, Sir, _d1762-1837
700	1		_aLanghorne, John, _d1735-1779
700	1		_aNicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, _d1799-1848
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29879
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