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This book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the author's struggle with depression and his eventual recovery. It is a deeply personal and moving work, filled with vivid descriptions of nature and contemplative reflections on life. It is a classic of English poetry.

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This book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the author's struggle with depression and his eventual recovery. It is a deeply personal and moving work, filled with vivid descriptions of nature and contemplative reflections on life. It is a classic of English poetry.

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The Task by William Cowper After the publication of his "Table Talk" and other poems in March, 1782, William Cowper, in his quiet retirement at Olney, under Mrs. Unwin's care, found a new friend in Lady Austen. She was a baronet's widow who had a sister married to a clergyman... Read Full Overview

William Cowper's classic poem, with introductory and interpretive notes by F. Storr.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

William Cowper's classic poem, with introductory and interpretive notes by F. Storr.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the... Read Full Overview

€œThe Task, € by William Cowper, is a landmark poem first published in 1785. This edition includes €œTirocinium € and selections from Cowper's minor poems written between 1784 and 1799, offering readers a comprehensive view of his... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview