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The accompanying volume is, however, devoted to selec tions from his poetry, excluding any of his translations. His Homer, as Matthew Arnold has shown, has little merit, and the translations from Madame Guyon and Vincent Bourne are hardly of enough weight to appear in a limited choice of his poems. The guiding principle in making up the present volume was to give the pupil a view of the true Cowper, and Cowper at his best. Some minor poems have been omitted of equal merit with those given. But they only exhibit the same type of poetic execution.
One reason for study of Cowper is found in his position as forerunner of the change in English poetry, imperfectly defined often as a change from the Classical to the Romantic School. Signs that the change was coming had indeed appeared long before Cowper sang, in Thompson's Seasons and the Odes of Collins and Gray. But not till Cowper and Burns were heard was it seen that the change had come, and Cowper had great part in bringing it on. Words worth was a far greater poet than Cowper. But Cowper heralded Wordsworth, not only in choice of poetic material, but also in the poetic treatment of Nature and Man. What Wordsworth found in the beautiful lake region, Cowper found before him in Olney, and 'along the banks of slow winding Ouse.
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- Publication date2020
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- ISBN 13 9781330225752
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- LanguageEnglish
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and works of William Cowper, one of England's beloved poets. Emerging during a period of great social and intellectual change, Cowper's poetry reflects the religious fervor and political upheaval of his time. The author delves into Cowper's personal struggles with mental health and provides insight into how these experiences shaped his literary endeavors. From Cowper's early years as a lawyer to his later years as a revered poet, the book traces the evolution of his writing style and themes. Through Cowper's work, the author examines the profound themes of nature, faith, and human frailty. Cowper's poetry captures the beauty of the natural world and explores the complexities of the human condition, providing solace and inspiration to readers for generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330225752_0
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