The Complaint, or Night Thoughts on Life and Death

The Complaint, or Night Thoughts on Life and Death

Published in 1743 by Edward Young. Printed by R. Dodsley, sold by M. Cooper. Thick, leather-bound book. Each part has special title page and separate paging. Sale information on inside cover reads: "First edition of each part, excepting Part One which is the second or First Quarto Edition." This is a long poem, in which the author writes about life, death, and existence in a series of "nights". This is one of two editions of this book that can be found in the archives. The other is bound in green leather with gold designs.

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