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The Poems of William Collins
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Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025406657
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Poems of William Collins presents the collected works of one of the most influential figures in 18th-century English literature. Known for his mastery of the ode and his profound influence on the later Romantic movement, Collins created a body of work characterized by its delicate imagery, lyrical intensity, and atmospheric depth. This collection showcases the poet's unique ability to blend classical structure with an emotional sensitivity that was ahead of its time.
The volume includes Collins's most celebrated verses, such as the ethereal Ode to Evening, the patriotic How Sleep the Brave, and the imaginative Ode on the Poetical Character. His writing explores themes of nature, melancholy, and the sublime, often utilizing vivid personification to bring abstract concepts to life. This edition, featuring an introduction by the poet and scholar Edmund Blunden, emphasizes the historical and literary significance of Collins's contributions to the British canon. The Poems of William Collins is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the evolution of English verse from Neoclassicism toward the imaginative freedom of the nineteenth century.
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