Edward Young

(b. 1683, Upham, Winchester – d. April 5, 1765, Guessens, Welwyn, Hertfordshire )

Gender: M

Edward Young (1683-1765) was the son of the Dean of Salisbury and took holy orders when in his forties. He wrote a number of plays and poems, the best-known being The Complaint; or Night thoughts on Life, Death and Immortality (1743), which became a favourite of the Romantics. His collection of seven satires were published in 1728 as Love of Fame, the Universal Passion, and admired by Dr Johnson.

Also known as:

Edward Young
Dr Young

Mentioned in 11 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1065
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley	1140
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1142
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1228
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1230
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1231
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1232
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie	1791
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Mary Robinson	1862
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3324
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3326

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