Edward Young

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Edward Young: An English poet who lived from 1683 to 1765. He is best known for his long, didactic poem "Night-Thoughts" (full title: "The Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality").
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Edward Young is a significant figure in 18th-century English literature.
    • The melancholic themes in Edward Young's "Night-Thoughts" were influential in Europe.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Youngian style": Sometimes used to refer to the solemn, meditative, and moralizing tone characteristic of Edward Young's poetry, particularly "Night-Thoughts."
    • The poem's contemplative despair has a distinctly Youngian quality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Youngian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Edward Young or his works.
    • Scholars discuss the Youngian influence on the Graveyard Poets.
Synonyms
  • Poet of Night-Thoughts: A descriptive synonym referencing his major work.
  • The Bard of Welwyn: A less common epithet, referring to his residence in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.
Related Phrases
  • "Night-Thoughts": The title of Edward Young's most famous poetic work, often used metonymically to refer to his literary contribution.
    • The popularity of "Night-Thoughts" secured Edward Young's literary reputation.
Noun
  1. English poet (1683-1765)

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