Bunbury', all afford noteworthy exemplification of
that playful touch and wayward fancy which constitute the chief
attraction of this species of poetry. In his imitations of Swift and
Prior, and his variations upon French suggestions, his personal note is
scarcely so apparent; but the two Elegies and some of the minor pieces
retain a deserved reputation. His ingenious prologues and epilogues also
serve to illustrate the range and versatility of his talent. As a rule,
the arrangement in the present edition is chronological; but it has not
been thought necessary to depart from the practice which gives a
time-honoured precedence to 'The Traveller' and 'The Deserted Village'.
The true sequence of the poems, in their order of publication, is,
however, exactly indicated in the table which follows this Introduction.
CHRONOLOGY OF GOLDSMITH'S LIFE AND POEMS.
------ 1728 ------
November 10. Born at Pallas, near Ballymahon, in the county of
Longford, Ireland.
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