1856 - “The Complaint; Or Night Thoughts”

By Edward Young Published 1856 Leavitt & Allen, Publisher/ New York Author- (c. 3 July 1683 – 5 April 1765) was an English poet, critic, philosopher and theologian, best remembered for Night-Thoughts. Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality "The Complaint; or Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality" is a long poem written by English poet Edward Young. It was first published in the 1740s and consists of nine parts, often referred to as "nights." The poem is a contemplative and reflective work that explores various philosophical and theological themes related to life, death, and the afterlife. The nine parts are: *Night the First: On LIfe, Death and Immortality *Night the Second: On Time, Death, and Friendship *Night the Third: Narcissa *Night the Fourth: The Christian Triumph *Night the Fifth: The Relapse *Night the Sixth: The Infidel Reclaimed *Night the Seventh: Being the Second Part of the Infidel Reclaimed *Night the Eight: Virtue’s Apology; or,The Man of the