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Lifetime: 1722 - 1771 Passed: ≈ 253 years ago

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Christopher Smart

Books by Christopher Smart

Epistle to Mrs. Tyler Cover image

Epistle to Mrs. Tyler

Poetry Non-Fiction Essays Religion
Nationalism Nature Religious London Poetry Verse 18th century English Letter Epistle Anglican Mrs. Tyler

Christopher Smart's "Epistle to Mrs. Tyler" is a long, epistolary poem written in 1758. The poem addresses a Mrs. Tyler, who is thought to have been a friend or patron of Smart's. The poem is known for its exploration of religious themes, particularl...