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Edward Young (1683 – 5 April 1765) 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.
Apr 16, 2024 · Subjects Of Study: literature. Edward Young (baptized July 3, 1683, Upham, Hampshire, Eng.—died April 5, 1765, Welwyn, Hertfordshire) was an English poet, dramatist, and literary critic, author of The Complaint: or, Night Thoughts (1742–45), a long, didactic poem on death.
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Edward Young, Baron Young of Old Windsor, GCB, GCVO, PC (born 24 October 1966) is a British courtier who served as Private Secretary to the Sovereign from 2017 to 2023. In this role, he was the senior operational member of the Royal Households of the United Kingdom.
Edward Young was an English poet best known for his meditations on life, death, and immortality. His most celebrated work, The Complaint, or Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality (published between 1742 and 1745), remains relevant today for its exploration of universal themes such as grief, loss, and the search for meaning in a world ...
Night-Thoughts. The Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality, better known simply as Night-Thoughts, is a long poem by Edward Young published in nine parts (or "nights") between 1742 and 1745. It was illustrated with notable engravings by William Blake .
As duteous sons, our fathers were more wise: At thirty man suspects himself a fool; Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan; At fifty chides his infamous delay, Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve; In all the magnanimity of thought. Resolves, and re-resolves:then dies the same. Source: The Longman Anthology of Poetry (2006) Night the First.
English critic and poet. Examine the life, times, and work of Edward Young through detailed author biographies on eNotes.
