The Works of William Cowper / His life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence
William Cowper
Poetry
Book language: English
2121 pages
This volume gathers the life, letters, and poems of William Cowper, the 18th-century English poet and hymn writer. It includes his private correspondence, offering a personal view of his faith, struggles, and literary friendships. His gentle, reflective verse and honest prose make for rewarding listening.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
THE WORKS OF WILLIAM COWPER. cowper Drawn from the Life by Romney 1782. W. Greatbach. WILLIAM COWPER. BORN 1731 DIED 1800. THE LIFE AND WORKS of WILLIAM COWPER. Complete In one Volume. house J. L. Harding W. Greatbach The House in which Cowper was born Berkhamstead. London. WILLIAM TEGG & Co. THE WORKS
OF
WILLIAM COWPER:
HIS LIFE, LETTERS, AND POEMS.
NOW FIRST COMPLETED BY THE INTRODUCTION OF
COWPER'S PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
EDITED BY THE
REV. T. S. GRIMSHAWE, A.M., F.S.A., M.R.S.L.,
VICAR OF BIDDENHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE;
AND AUTHOR OF "THE LIFE OF THE REV. LEGH RICHMOND."
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS.
LONDON:
WILLIAM TEGG AND Co., CHEAPSIDE.
MDCCCXLIX.
LONDON:
J. HADDON, PRINTER, CASTLE STREET, FINSBURY.
PREFATORY REMARKS.
The very extensive sale of the former editions of the Works of
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