The Pains of Memory: A Poem, In Two Books is a literary work by Peregrine Bingham, published in 1811. The book is a long-form poem that explores the theme of memory and its impact on human emotions, particularly the pain that can be caused by remembering past experiences. The first book of the poem begins with an invocation to the muse of memory, urging her to help the poet recall the events of his past. The poet then proceeds to recount his childhood...