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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Fanaticism soberly defined, is the false fire of an over heated mind. Go to Quote / Comment
He found it inconvenient to be poor. Go to Quote / Comment
And up he got, in haste to ride, / But soon came down again. Go to Quote / Comment
The life of ease is a difficult pursuit. Go to Quote / Comment
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. Go to Quote / Comment