“... she, that will with kittens jest, Should bear a kitten's joke.”
Quote by William Cowper
Work
The Works of Cowper and Thompson: Including Many Letters and Poems Never Before Published in this Country. With a New and Interesting Memoir of the Life of Thomson
The book is a compilation of works by Cowper and Thompson, featuring a selection of letters and poems that have not been published in the United States before. It also includes a biography of Thomson, offering insights into his life and work. 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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