Lectures On The Life, Genius, And Insanity Of Cowper

By George Barrell Cheever

Book Overview

""Lectures on the Life, Genius, and Insanity of Cowper"" is a book written by George B. Cheever. The book is a collection of lectures that explores the life, work, and mental health of the 18th-century English poet William Cowper. Cowper is known for his poetry, which often dealt with themes of nature, religion, and mental illness. Cheever's lectures delve into Cowper's personal life, including his struggles with depression and anxiety, as well as his creative process and literary influences. The book provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of England's most celebrated poets, and sheds light on the relationship between creativity and mental health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162954434
• ISBN13: 9781162954431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"