Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of W. Cowper (1803)

By William Cowper

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Life and Writings of W. Cowper is a biographical book written by William Cowper himself. The book was first published in 1803 and chronicles the life of the famous English poet and hymnodist. Cowper's memoirs are divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his early life, his education, and his experiences as a young man. The second part of the book covers Cowper's later years, including his struggles with mental illness and his eventual recovery. Throughout the memoirs, Cowper provides insights into his creative process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works. He also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of his time, including his relationships with other literary figures such as Samuel Johnson and William Wordsworth. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of W. Cowper is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of England's most beloved poets.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: 1166966283
• ISBN13: 9781166966287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"