Poems by William Cowper

Published by W. M'William and P. Brown; F. C. and J. Rivington; et al 1815-17, Edinburgh; London, 1815

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A pocket-sized three volume set collecting together the works of Romantic poet William Cowper. Complete in three volumes; Volumes I and II published in 1817, Volume III in 1815.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to Volume I.A collection of poetry by the Romantic poet William Cowper. These volumes include 'Table Talk', 'Charity', 'John Gilpin', 'The Task', and more.William Cowper was a popular English poet who helped initiate the Romantic movement, with his descriptions of life in the English countryside. After a stint of being institutionalised for insanity, Cowper recovered and began focusing on writing religious works. He was strongly against slavery, using his poems to try and support the Abolitionist campaign.Many of the poems published in this work were written on recovery of Cowper's attack of insanity, where he believed he was eternally condemned to hell. The influence of this experience can be seen in his pieces, 'The Progress of Error' and 'Human Frailty'.Volume III includes a sketch on Cowper's life by his kinsman, John Johnson. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting but firm, as is the front hinge of Volume III. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Spots to the title page of Volume II. Very Good.…

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Title
Poems by William Cowper
Author
William Cowper
Publisher
W. M'William and P. Brown; F. C. and J. Rivington; et al 1815-17, Edinburgh; London
Publication year
1815
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
5" by 3.5"

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