Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 203 Churchill, Charles 1731 1764 Churchill, C. (Charles) Gilfillan, George 1813 1878 Poetical Works Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Thomas Berger, and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "The Poetical Works of Charles Churchill" by Charles Churchill is a collection of poetry and satire written during the mid-18th century. This work showcases the tumultuous life and literary contributions of Churchill, a poet known for his sharp and fearless satirical style. The book explores themes of politics, society, and the human condition, reflecting both the personal struggles and public controversies surrounding Churchill's life. The opening portion of the book serves as a biographical account that delves into Churchill's early life, education, and the evolution of his literary career. It highlights his upbringing as the son of a clergyman, his educational experiences, and his initial attempts at poetry, culminating in the success of notable works like "The Rosciad." The narrative also addresses his personal trials, including an early marriage, financial struggles, and the friendships that influenced his satirical edge. As Churchill’s life unfolds, we see how his disillusionment with the world around him fueled his satirical voice, ultimately shaping his legacy as a pivotal figure in English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English poetry -- 18th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 846342 2025-08-04T06:33:08.051131 text/html 846163 2025-01-11T21:33:58.297928 text/html 388108 2025-08-04T06:33:25.884081 application/epub+zip 398162 2025-08-04T06:33:12.669158 application/epub+zip 390808 2025-08-04T06:33:10.476149 application/epub+zip 682521 2025-08-04T06:33:32.669011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598567 2025-08-04T06:33:23.502058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 564865 2022-09-04T11:11:14.021458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735031 2025-08-04T06:33:07.451144 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 730124 2020-12-26T19:50:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18005 2025-08-04T06:33:32.837007 application/rdf+xml 11943 2025-08-04T06:33:11.061112 image/jpeg 3059 2025-08-04T06:33:10.727172 image/jpeg 293509 2020-12-26T19:50:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 381336 2025-08-04T06:33:08.114175 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia