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Selected Letters of William Cowper
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ISBN13: 9781025975153
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selected Letters of William Cowper offers an intimate and profound look into the life and mind of one of the most significant English poets of the eighteenth century. Known primarily for his contributions to English verse and his authorship of the Olney Hymns, William Cowper was also a prolific and masterly letter writer. This collection brings together a curated selection of his correspondence, revealing his gentle wit, his deep religious convictions, and his frequent struggles with melancholy.
The letters provide vivid sketches of rural life in Olney and Weston Underwood, capturing the quiet details of Cowper's daily existence alongside his reflections on literature, nature, and the social issues of his time. Cowper's prose style in these letters is celebrated for its naturalness, clarity, and emotional depth, making them not only biographical records but literary achievements in their own right. Readers will find a unique perspective on the transitions within the English literary landscape and an authentic portrayal of a man who navigated both great creativity and personal turmoil. This work remains a vital resource for scholars of Romanticism and those interested in the art of the epistolary form.
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