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Why is Cowper still read Not for his outworn system of theology, nor for his thought in nature-poetry Words worth far surpassed him; his lyrics pale in the light of Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Browning; Byron has shown how satire should be written. And yet Cowper remains a fixed star, shining as steadily now as he shone when his first volume appeared nearly 140 years ago. At first his popularity may have owed something to his connexion with Newton and the Evangelical party, but that special cause has long since ceased to operate in his favour, and his insistence on certain definite dogmas tends to repel instead of attract most of his modern readers. It is true, too, that his two volumes appeared (in 1782 and 1785) at a barren time, and in consequence gained an immediate and almost undisputed hearing; but this is now only of historical interest, and does not explain his continued popularity.
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- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1330906012
- ISBN 13 9781330906019
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages202
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of William Cowper's poetry and letters. One of the most popular English poets of the 18th Century, Cowper's work is examined in the context of his personal life, which was marked by periods of joy and despair. The author argues that Cowper's poetry is notable for its simplicity of style, realism, and deep feeling for nature, which set him apart from his contemporaries and earned him a place among the greats of English literature. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330906019_0
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