The Life Of William Cowper - Taylor Thomas

""The Life of William Cowper"" is a biographical book written by Thomas Taylor that delves into the life of the famous English poet and hymnodist, William Cowper. The book covers Cowper's life from his birth in 1731 to his death in 1800, and provides a detailed account of his personal and professional life. The book explores Cowper's childhood, his education, his struggles with mental illness, and his literary career. It also examines his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow writers, including John Newton, the author of the hymn ""Amazing Grace."" Throughout the book, Taylor provides insight into Cowper's writing process, analyzing some of his most famous works, such as ""The Task"" and ""Olney Hymns."" He also discusses Cowper's religious beliefs and how they influenced his writing. Overall, ""The Life of William Cowper"" is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of England's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781430444749