Poems by William Cowper, of the Inner Temple, Esq. In two volumes
London: J. Johnson, 1800. New edition. Hardcover. 8vo. xiii. 390pp. iv. 394pp. Original calf with gilt decorated spine. Dentelles. Corners bumped and worn. Some scuffing and abrasion to boards. Marbled page edges. Ribbon marker. Marbled endpapers. Sporadic foxing throughout not affecting text. A beautiful collection of William Cowper's (1731-1800) poetry. Cowper (pronounced Cooper) was an English poet and hymnodist and was one of the most popular poets of his time. He changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. This book was published in the same year of his death. Tight copies. In very good condition. vg. Item #12082
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