Modern Antiquity, and Other Poems

A collection of poems by the English cleric and writer Charles Caleb Colton. Best known for his book Lacon, Colton was also a talented poet. Modern Antiquity reflects his interest in both classical literature and contemporary society. Other poems in the collection deal with topics such as love, nature, and religion. Colton’s writing is marked by his wit, intelligence, and love of language.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 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.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.