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 wild enthusiast could rest, till half the world like him was possessed. Go to Quote / Comment
The dinner waits, and we are tired: / Said Gilpin - So am I! Go to Quote / Comment
Variety is the very spice of life that gives it all its flavour. Go to Quote / Comment
O Winter ruler of the inverted year, . . . I crown thee king of intimate delights, Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness, And all the comforts that the lowly roof Of undisturb'd Retirement, and the hours Of long uninterrupted evening, know. Go to Quote / Comment
The path of sorrow and that path alone, leads to a land where sorrow is unknown. Go to Quote / Comment