{"title":"Thomas Gray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Thomas Gray, a seminal figure in English poetry whose works continue to echo through the ages. Best known for his \u003cem\u003eElegy Written in a Country Churchyard\u003c\/em\u003e, Gray's poetry offers a profound reflection on life, death, and the passage of time, all beautifully encapsulated within this timeless classic. This particular piece, available in a special Collector's Edition, exemplifies Gray's mastery in capturing the poignant simplicity of rural life and the universal human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGray's intricate use of language and rich imagery not only appeals to lovers of poetry but also to anyone captivated by art and culture. His works are a window into the 18th-century sensibilities, with a profound influence on the Romantic poets who followed. Whether you're discovering Gray for the first time or revisiting his unforgettable lines, our collection offers a curated selection that promises to enrich your appreciation of one of England's poetic gems. Dive into Thomas Gray's world and explore the beauty and depth of his enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elegy-written-in-a-country-churchyard-collectors-edition-by-thomas-gray-9781851245772","title":"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard (Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curfew tolls the knell of parting day...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Gray's \u003cem\u003eElegy Written in a Country Churchyard\u003c\/em\u003e has been loved and admired throughout the centuries. First circulated to a select group of friends, it was rushed to official publication in 1751 in order to avoid pirated copies being sold without the young poet's permission. Praised by Samuel Johnson, reprinted over and over again in Gray's lifetime and recited by generations of school children, it is one of the most famous poems in the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition reproduces the exquisite wood engravings made by Agnes Miller Parker in 1938. Parker visited the churchyard at St Giles, Stoke Poges, where the poem is set, in order to make her sketches, and all thirty-two stanzas of the poem are accompanied by detailed full-page illustrations. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the poet's death, this edition will not only bring new readers to \u003cem\u003eElegy\u003c\/em\u003e but will also appeal to those already familiar with its riches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362561638636,"sku":"9781851245772","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3013593482847.jpg?v=1772892819"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-gray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}