The Complete Works of Thomas Chatterton: A Bicentenary Edition, 2-Volume Set

by Thomas Chatterton, Donald S. Taylor (Editor), Benjamin B. Hoover (Editor)

Chatterton is the great anomylous mystery author of English literature, whose precocious and masterful creations of imaginary medieval poetry have inspired curiosity and fascination for two centuries. He committed suicide by poisoning at the age of only 17.

Genres: Poetry, Classics

1358 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1803

About the author

Regarded by Byron, Keats, and Shelley as a genius, Thomas Chatterton was neglected and ignored despite minimal success under the pen-name Thomas Rowley. His pseudo-medieval poetry earned him a place in history after his suicide at the age of 17.