Antique (Undated) 1869 Poems of William Cowper, Esq. With a new Memoir Compliled from Johnson, Southey and Other Sources.
William Cowper (Pronounced “Cooper”) was an influential 18th-century English poet and hymn writer. William Cowper was known for his conversational and natural poetic style, distinct from many contemporaries. He also suffered from severe depression throughout his life, finding Solace and inspiration in Evangelical Christianity, which influenced many of his works,including the Olney Hymns co-written with John Newton.
Beautiful Victorian cloth decorative cover with gilt detailing. All page edges are gilded. The binding is tight and foxing present on pages. Additional piece of ephemera included. The book is in good condition for age.
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Antique (Undated) 1869 Poems of William Cowper, Esq. With a new Memoir Compliled from Johnson, Southey and Other Sources.
William Cowper (Pronounced “Cooper”) was an influential 18th-century English poet and hymn writer. William Cowper was known for his conversational and natural poetic style, distinct from many contemporaries. He also suffered from severe depression throughout his life, finding Solace and inspiration in Evangelical Christianity, which influenced many of his works,including the Olney Hymns co-written with John Newton.
Beautiful Victorian cloth decorative cover with gilt detailing. All page edges are gilded. The binding is tight and foxing present on pages. Additional piece of ephemera included. The book is in good condition for age.
Price includes shipping.
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