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William Cowper Poems | Quotes | Articles

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William Cowper poems, biography, quotes, examples of poetry, articles, essays and more. The best William Cowper resource with comprehensive poet information, a list of poems, short poems, quotations, best poems, poet's works and more.

William Cowper Biography...William Cowper 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. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry.

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Quote Left I am monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute on; but I wish that I could get away And go home to the village of Bruton. Quote Right
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Quote Left A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your joys disperse at one immense explosion. Quote Right
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Quote Left He is the freeman whom the truth makes free. Quote Right
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Quote Left No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach. Quote Right
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Quote Left How much a dunce that has been sent to roam, excels a dunce that has been kept at home. Quote Right
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