Poems

Poems

William Cowper

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781275047297
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This is Volume 1 of a two-volume collection of poems by William Cowper, one of the most celebrated poets of the 18th century. This edition is embellished with engravings and includes a biographical sketch of Cowper’s life. Cowper’s poems are known for their emotional depth, religious sensibility, and close observation of nature and everyday life. This collection showcases a range of his work, from devotional pieces to more personal and reflective verses. This edition provides readers with an intimate look into the life and work of a pivotal figure in English literature. 'Poems' offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century England through the eyes of a sensitive and observant poet. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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