"A Poetical Epistle To James Barry, Esq., With An Appendix" by Francis Burroughs offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the literary and artistic world of 18th-century London. This extended poem, addressed to the renowned Irish painter James Barry, delves into themes of art, aesthetics, and the role of the artist in society. Burroughs's verse provides a critical yet admiring perspective on Barry's work, reflecting the intellectual debates of the era. The appendix adds further context to the epistle, enriching our understanding of the artistic and personal relationship between the poet and the painter. This work will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts interested in 18th-century poetry, art history, and the social networks of London's artistic community.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.