"Observations Upon the Poems of Thomas Rowley" offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary debates of the late 18th century. This volume presents a critical analysis of the poems attributed to Thomas Rowley, a purported 15th-century monk, whose works were brought to light by the poet Thomas Chatterton. The book delves into questions of authenticity and literary merit, exploring the historical context and stylistic features of the Rowley poems. It provides valuable insights into the prevailing literary tastes and the methods of scholarly inquiry during this period. A vital resource for scholars of English literature and those interested in the history of literary forgery and attribution.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.