Comprehensive information about William Cowper including biographical information, facts, literary works, and more. 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. This educational William Cowper resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.
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To follow foolish precedents, and winkWith both our eyes, is easier than to think. Go to Quote / Comment
A life of ease is a difficult pursuit. Go to Quote / Comment
Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose. Go to Quote / Comment
Visitors are insatiable devourers of time, and fit only for those who, if they did not visit, would do nothing. Go to Quote / Comment
Hence jarring sectaries may learnTheir real interest to discern;That brother should not war with brother,And worry and devour each other;But sing and shine by sweet consent,Till life's poor transient night is spent,Respecting in each other's caseThe gifts of nature and of grace. Go to Quote / Comment