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""Forgotten Lyrics of the Eighteenth Century"" offers an illuminating exploration into the lesser-known poetic treasures of a transformative era in English literature. Compiled and analyzed by Oswald Doughty, this work rescues from obscurity the delicate, witty, and often profound verses that define the lyric tradition of the 1700s. Moving beyond the shadow of the period's more dominant epic and didactic forms, the collection highlights the variety and charm of the century's shorter poems. The book provides critical insight into the social and aesthetic contexts that birthed these lyrics, tracing the evolution of sentiment, nature, and artifice in the Georgian age. Readers will encounter a diverse array of voices that capture the shifting moods of the century, from the playful to the melancholic. By showcasing these forgotten works, Doughty presents a more nuanced and vibrant picture of the eighteenth-century literary landscape. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of English poetry and anyone seeking to rediscover the hidden gems of the Augustan and Pre-Romantic periods. Through its careful selection and thoughtful commentary, ""Forgotten Lyrics of the Eighteenth Century"" remains a testament to the enduring power of the English lyric voice. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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