This collection of previously unpublished poems by the renowned poet John Gay, edited by Henry Lee, provides a fascinating look into the literary culture of 18th-century England. Lee’s biographical and critical introduction offers valuable context and insights into Gay’s life and work, while the poems themselves showcase Gay’s wit and humor in a range of styles and genres. This is an excellent addition to the library of any lover of English literature. 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.