This eBook presents the complete poetical works of William Cowper, with illustrations, famous works such as The Task, and other poems. With Delphi Classics, you can explore the complete works of the greatest poets, presented with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi Classics features you expect.
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 4112 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 2941 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
This illustrated collection of William Cowper's complete poetical works includes:
- Table of Contents
- Biographical
- The Task
- Minor Poems
- Hymns and Spiritual Songs
- Translations
- Glossary of Archaic or Obsolete Words
- Timeline of William Cowper's Life and Works
- Interactive Table of Contents
- Searchable Text
- Beautifully Illustrated with Images Related to Cowper's Life and Works
Features:
- The complete poetical works of William Cowper, in one convenient eBook
- Beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi Classics features you expect
- Interactive Table of Contents allows for instant access to any part of the book
- Searchable text allows you to find any word or phrase
- Glossary of archaic or obsolete words makes it easy to understand Cowper's language
- Timeline of William Cowper's life and works provides a context for his work
Please note: due to copyright restrictions, this eBook does not include Cowper's letters.
About William Cowper
William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. He was born in Great Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, the son of the rector of the parish. Cowper was a shy and sensitive child, and he suffered from bouts of depression throughout his life. He was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, but he did not complete his degree. After leaving Cambridge, Cowper worked as a lawyer, but he found the work uncongenial. He resigned his position in 1763 and moved to Huntingdon, where he lived with his cousin, the Reverend Morley Unwin.
Cowper began writing poetry in his early twenties, but he did not publish anything until 1782, when his first volume of poems, Poems, was published. This was followed by The Task in 1785, which was a great success. Cowper's poetry is characterized by its simplicity, sincerity, and humor. He wrote about everyday life and the natural world, and he often expressed his Christian faith in his poems.
Cowper died in East Dereham, Norfolk, in 1800. He is buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas.
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Alt Attributes
Image 1: Portrait of William Cowper
Image 2: Title page of The Task
