Poems And Plays V2: And Essay On History In Three Epistles To Edward Gibbon With Notes (1785)

Poems And Plays V2: And Essay On History In Three Epistles To Edward Gibbon With Notes (1785) is a collection of poems, plays, and essays written by the English poet and biographer William Hayley. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing the poems and plays as well as the essay on history. The poems in this collection cover a wide range of topics, including nature, love, and the human condition. The plays included are a mix of tragedy and comedy, with themes ranging from the struggle for power to the complexities of human relationships. The essay on history is a series of three letters addressed to the famous historian Edward Gibbon, in which Hayley reflects on the role of history in shaping the present and the future. The essay is accompanied by detailed notes that provide historical context and further insight into Hayley's ideas.Overall, Poems And Plays V2: And Essay On History In Three Epistles To Edward Gibbon With Notes (1785) is a rich and varied collection of literary works that showcases Hayley's skill as a writer and his deep engagement with the issues of his time.In Six Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.