The Poet Gray as a Naturalist: With Selections from His Notes on the Systema Naturae of Linnaeus and Facsimiles of Some of His Drawings (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Systema Naturce. At Mason sdeath, in 1797, they passed to Mr. Richard Stonhewer, one of Gray soldest friends, and when he died they came into the possession of his executor, the Reverend Mr. Bright of Skeffington Hall, Leicestershire. When Mr. T. J. Mathias was preparing his edition of Gray s Works, which appeared in two quarto volumes in 1814, Mr. Bright placed at his disposal the mass of Gray smanuscripts, whether in independent note-books or on the margins of printed books, and from them Mr. Mathias selected the material which fills his second volume. A mong his selections were specimens of Gray sannotations to the Linnceus; but though they occupy twenty-five pages they represent only an inconsiderable part of the notes. Some thirty years later, in 1845, many of the books and manuscripts of Gray which Mr. Bright had possessed were sold at auction in London. Most of them were purchased by Mr. Penn of Stoke Pogis, who occupied the house called West End, which had be longed to Grays uncle, Mr. Rogers, and in which Gray smother had spent the last years of her life, and where she had died. Some years later Mr. Penn sold the manuscripts at auction, and apparently disposed of the mass of the books by private sale to a bookseller. At any rate some of the books got into the mar ket, and were dispersed. The Linncew finally found its way into the hands of Mr. Ruskin.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and intellectual journey of the British poet Thomas Gray, revealing him as a naturalist of considerable learning and accomplishment. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including Gray's letters, notes, and drawings, to present a portrait of a complex and multifaceted man. Gray is best known for his poetry, particularly his "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." However, the author shows that Gray's interests extended far beyond literature. He was an avid student of nature, and his observations and drawings of plants, insects, and animals are both beautiful and scientifically accurate. The author also explores Gray's relationship to the literary and intellectual movements of his time. Gray was a friend and correspondent of many of the leading figures of the Enlightenment, including Horace Walpole and David Hume. His work reflects the influence of these thinkers, as well as his own deep engagement with classical literature and philosophy. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating look at the life and mind of one of Britain's most important poets. The author's meticulous research and engaging prose make this book an essential read for anyone interested in Gray or the intellectual history of the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332746897_0
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