STYLISTIC FEATURES OF EDWARD YOUNG'S POETRY

This article examines the stylistic features of the poetry of Edward Young, an important figure in eighteenth-century English literature. The study focuses on the philosophical and meditative nature of Young’s poetry, its melancholic tone, religious didacticism, and use of symbolic imagery. Particular attention is given to rhetorical devices and elevated language that contribute to the emotional intensity of his works. The article argues that Edward Young’s poetic style represents a transitional phase between Neoclassicism and Romanticism, anticipating later developments in English literary tradition..