Elegant Poems

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This collection features iconic poems from renowned 18th-century poets, reflecting on profound themes such as humanity's place in the universe, mortality, and the passage of time. Pope's "Essay On Man" philosophically explores human existence, while Blair's "Grave" contemplates death's inevitability. Gray's "Elegy" captures the essence of ordinary lives, and Goldsmith's "Traveler" and "Deserted Village" address societal changes and the loss of rural life. This anthology is essential for those interested in the evolution of English poetry and literature.