The Eulogies of Howard is a book written by William Hayley, a poet and biographer from the 18th century. The book is a collection of eulogies that Hayley wrote in honor of his friend, the poet and playwright, James Howard. Howard was a contemporary of Hayley's and was known for his work in the theater during the late 1700s.The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different eulogy that Hayley wrote for Howard. The first eulogy is titled ""To the Memory of James Howard"" and was written shortly after Howard ...
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The Eulogies of Howard is a book written by William Hayley, a poet and biographer from the 18th century. The book is a collection of eulogies that Hayley wrote in honor of his friend, the poet and playwright, James Howard. Howard was a contemporary of Hayley's and was known for his work in the theater during the late 1700s.The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different eulogy that Hayley wrote for Howard. The first eulogy is titled ""To the Memory of James Howard"" and was written shortly after Howard's death. The second eulogy, ""To the Memory of James Howard, Esq."", was written a few years later and reflects on Howard's life and accomplishments. The third eulogy, ""To the Memory of James Howard, Esq., Late of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane"", was written even later and focuses on Howard's work in the theater.Throughout the book, Hayley praises Howard's talent and character, describing him as a man of great wit, intelligence, and kindness. He also reflects on the loss that he and the literary world experienced with Howard's passing, and the impact that Howard's work had on the theater and literature of the time.Overall, The Eulogies of Howard is a touching tribute to a talented and beloved figure in the literary world of the 18th century.I could not be checked by any fear of overstepping the modesty of Truth in the celebration of Virtue, so solid and so extensive, that the malevolence of Envy could not diminish its weight, the fondness of Enthusiasm could not amplify its effects. But I must not forget that there are professional limits to my discourse. It is incumbent on me to confine myself to a single object, and to dwell only on those public services, that peculiarly endear the name of Howard to the liberal and enlightened community in which I have the honour to preside.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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