This book is a biography of the poet Thomas Chatterton, one of the most enigmatic and controversial literary figures of the 18th century. The author examines Chatterton's life and works, including his famous Rowley poems, and offers a detailed critique of his genius. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and poetry.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.