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The Poems of William Cowper: Volume I: 1748-1782

by (author) William Cowper

edited by John D. Baird & Charles Ryskamp

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Nov 1994
Category
English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780198118756
    Publish Date
    Nov 1994
    List Price
    $440.00

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William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. James D. Baird is Professor of English at University of Toronto. Charles Ryskamp is Director of the Frick Collection.