Cowper

Klappentext This 1880 biography discusses the context and continuing significance of Cowper's works. Zusammenfassung William Cowper (1731â1800) is described in this 1880 book as 'the most important English poet of the period between Pope and the illustrious group headed by Wordsworth, Byron and Shelley'. A short sketch of the poet's life is followed by detailed examination of the works. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Early life; 2. At Huntingdon - the Unwins; 3. At Olney - Mr. Newton; 4. Authorship - the moral satires; 5. The task; 6. Short poems and translations; 7. The letters; 8. Close of life.

Klappentext

This 1880 biography discusses the context and continuing significance of Cowper's works.

Zusammenfassung
William Cowper (17311800) is described in this 1880 book as 'the most important English poet of the period between Pope and the illustrious group headed by Wordsworth, Byron and Shelley'. A short sketch of the poet's life is followed by detailed examination of the works.

Inhalt

1. Early life; 2. At Huntingdon - the Unwins; 3. At Olney - Mr. Newton; 4. Authorship - the moral satires; 5. The task; 6. Short poems and translations; 7. The letters; 8. Close of life.