Cowper

Klappentext This 1880 biography discusses the context and continuing significance of Cowper's works. Zusammenfassung William Cowper (1731–1800) is described in this 1880 book as 'the most important English poet of the period between Pope and the illustrious group headed by Wordsworth, Byron and Shelley'. A short sketch of the poet's life is followed by detailed examination of the works. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Early life; 2. At Huntingdon - the Unwins; 3. At Olney - Mr. Newton; 4. Authorship - the moral satires; 5. The task; 6. Short poems and translations; 7. The letters; 8. Close of life.

Product details

• Authors: Goldwin Smith, Smith Goldwin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108034654
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03465-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - English Men of Letters; English Men of Letters 39 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures, Biography: literary, English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Biography: writers, Literary studies: poetry and poets