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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A hat not much the worse for wear. Go to Quote / Comment
I am monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute; From the center all round to the sea, I am lord of the fowl and the brute Go to Quote / Comment
The life of ease is a difficult pursuit. Go to Quote / Comment
It chills my blood to hear the blest Supreme rudely appealed to on each trifling theme. Go to Quote / Comment
Fanaticism soberly defined, is the false fire of an over heated mind. Go to Quote / Comment