The complaint, and the consolation; or night thoughts

Born from the depths of personal bereavement and insomnia, Edward Young’s masterpiece is a haunting, philosophical journey from the 'dreary valley of tears' to the throne of God. It tackles the ultimate questions of human existence: Why are we a 'complex' mix of dust and divinity, and how can we reclaim our stolen time before the 'King of Terrors' arrives?