"Thomas Stanley: His Original Lyrics, Complete, in Their Collated Versions 1647, 1651, 1657." This book is an important source for studying and understanding the work of the English poet and musician Thomas Stanley. The publication includes an introduction, textual notes, a list of publications, an appendix with translations, and a portrait of the author. Readers are offered an in-depth look at Stanley's work through the original lyrics of his songs, as well as a comparison of different editions and translations. The book will become an important source for research in the field of literature and music of the 17th century period.