Beautiful as sweet! And young as beautiful! And soft as young! And gay as soft! And innocent as gay

Beautiful as sweet! And young as beautiful! And soft as young! And gay as soft! And innocent as gay

Edward Young was a renowned English poet and playwright who lived during the 18th century. His works often explored themes of love, beauty, and innocence, making him a fitting figure to discuss in relation to the quote, “Beautiful as sweet! And young as beautiful! And soft as young! And gay as soft! And innocent as gay.”