The Poetical Works of William Collins; With a Memoir

William Collins (1721-1759) was an English poet, esteemed posthumously for his innovative lyricism and deft imagery. Born in Chichester, West Sussex, Collins was educated at Winchester College and later attended Queen's College, Oxford, though he left without completing his degree. A seminal figure of the 18th-century poetry, Collins's brief career was marked by a distinctive melodic quality that ...