Anna Seward (1742-1809) was one of the most important English poets of the 18th century, known for her lyricism, wit, and engagement with contemporary social issues. Her poetry influenced later writers such as William Wordsworth and Edgar Allan Poe. This collection includes some of her most famous works, as well as correspondence with other literary figures of her time, providing insight into her life and creative process.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.