Originally published in 1901, this book contains two poems by Thomas Gray: 'Ode on the Spring' and 'Elegy in a Country Churchyard'. An editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the works of Gray, English poetry and eighteenth-century literature.

Poems over the ages lamenting the dead. In Elegy for Himself, written in the London Tower before his execution, Chidiock Tichborne wrote: "My tale was heard, and yet it was not told; / My fruit is fall'n, and yet my leaves are green; / My youth is spent, and yet I am not old; / I saw the world and yet I was not seen."

This iconic collection of poems by Thomas Gray is a staple of English literature. 'Ode on the Spring' celebrates rebirth and renewal, while 'Elegy in a Country Churchyard' contemplates the transience of life in the context of rural England. Gray's profound insights and elegant language make this book a timeless treasure for poetry lovers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.