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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No one was ever scolded out of their sins. Go to Quote / Comment
We perished, each alone: / But I beneath a rougher sea, / And whelmed in deeper gulfs than he. Go to Quote / Comment
I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum? Go to Quote / Comment
Freedom hath a thousand charms to show, That slaves however contented never know. Go to Quote / Comment
Not scorned in Heaven, though little noticed here. Go to Quote / Comment