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The Task
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ISBN13: 9781025163482
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 246
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Task, by William Cowper, stands as a monumental work of 18th-century English poetry. First published in 1785, this blank-verse masterpiece explores a wide range of subjects, from the beauty of the English countryside to reflections on society, morality, and the human condition. Cowper's keen observations and profound spiritual insights are woven throughout the poem's six books, offering readers a contemplative journey through both the external world and the inner life.
Illustrated by George James Corbould, Francis Engleheart, W. Finden, John Henry Robinson, and Richard Westall, this 1817 edition enhances Cowper's eloquent verses with visually stunning artistry. The Task remains a significant work for its literary merit, its influence on the Romantic poets, and its enduring relevance to contemporary readers seeking solace and wisdom in poetry.
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