Elegant Extracts is a collection of poetic passages selected for their beauty, wisdom, and charm. This second volume covers the period from the 16th to the 18th century and includes works from prominent poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Gray. The book is organized thematically, with sections on love, friendship, nature, religion, and other topics. Each passage is accompanied by a brief biography of the author and explanatory notes. Elegant Extracts is an anthology that delights and enlightens readers of all ages. 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.