This volume presents "Elegy On The Death Of The Reverend Nathaniel Collins," edited by Holdridge Ozro Collins. Written by Cotton Mather (1663-1728), the elegy serves as both a biographical tribute and a poetic reflection on the life and passing of Reverend Nathaniel Collins.
Mather, a prominent figure in early American religious and intellectual life, offers a glimpse into the esteem in which Collins was held within their community. The poem provides valuable insight into the religious sentiments and literary styles prevalent in early 18th-century America, offering a poignant memorial to a respected clergyman.
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