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Miscellaneous poems. Olney hymns. Anti-Thelyphthora. Table talk and other poems. Translations from Vincent Bourne

This book is a compilation of various poetic works, including hymns from Olney, a treatise titled 'Anti-Thelyphthora,' and translations from the works of Vincent Bourne. more

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William Cowper
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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