Thomas Gray / Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard 1955 Illust 18th Century

Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeElegy Written in a Country Church-YardGray, Thomas (1716-1771) USA: Minature Books: The Rodale Press, 1955 Dark green cloth over the spine with gold titles to light green boards with a red front decoration; 8 inches tall; 21 pages; illustrate with green prints.The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with aging on the perimeter of the paper boards Very Good / No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by John O'Connor. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" holds a significant place in English literature. The poem explores universal themes such as mortality, the passage of time, and the inevitability of death, irrespective of one’s social standing. Gray reflects on the lives of the common people buried in the churchyard and mourns their unrealized potential, emphasizing the shared human condition. Written during the mid-18th century, the poem was revolutionary in its focus on the lives of ordinary, rural people. In contrast to much contemporary poetry, which often glorified the aristocracy or heroic figures, Gray’s elegy gave dignity and value to the simplicity of the common folk.Gray’s contemplative tone and themes influenced countless poets, including the Romantics. His reflection on unfulfilled potential and respect for the natural world resonated deeply with later literary movements. [Adapted from Resources] And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 – 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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