“How soft the music of those village bells, Falling at interval upon the ear In cadence sweet; now dying all away, Now pealing loud again, and louder still, Clear and sonorous, as the gale comes on! With easy force it opens all the cells Where Memory slept.”
Quote by William Cowper
Work
The task, Table talk, and other poems: With critical observations of various authors on his genius and character, and notes, critical and illustrative
This book is a compilation of poems, enriched by critical commentary from multiple authors. The commentary delves into the poet's genius and character, providing a comprehensive view of the poet's work. The text also features critical and illustrative notes that offer further insight into the poems and the poet's life. more
Author
William Cowper
William Cowper, a renowned English poet, was born on November 26, 1731, and died on April 25, 1800. Known for his lyrical and satirical poems, Cowper's works held a significant place in English literature during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. more
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