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100 1 _aCowper, William,
_d1731-1800
245 1 4 _aThe Works of William Cowper :
_bHis life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-27
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Works of William Cowper" by William Cowper is a comprehensive collection of the poet's life, letters, and poetry, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This edition provides readers with not only Cowper's well-known poetic works but also his private correspondence, which offers insight into his thoughts, beliefs, and the contexts surrounding his writing. Cowper's works address themes of personal and national concern, infusing humor alongside gravity while intertwining his deep Christian convictions. At the start of this edition, the introductory remarks emphasize the significance of Cowper's contributions to literature, particularly during a tumultuous time in society. The editor reflects on the necessity of balancing amusement and instruction in literature, proposing that Cowper achieves this balance exceptionally well through his wit and moral depth. Additionally, the dedication pays homage to Lady Throckmorton, underscoring her connection to Cowper and her role in the preservation of his memory. This initial section sets the stage for a deeper exploration into Cowper's life and the reflective contents of his correspondence, suggesting a narrative that intertwines literary merit with personal reflection against the backdrop of the political climate of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 18th century
653 _aCowper, William, 1731-1800
653 _aCowper, William, 1731-1800 -- Correspondence
653 _aPoets, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence
700 1 _aCunningham, J. W.
_q(John William),
_d1780-1861
700 1 _aHayley, William,
_d1745-1820
700 1 _aGrimshawe, T. S.
_q(Thomas Shuttleworth),
_d1778-1850
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47790
999 _c88629
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