“Give what thou canst, without Thee we are poor; And with Thee rich, take what Thou wilt away.”
Quote by William Cowper
Work
Poetical works of William Cowper (with selections from the works of Robert Lloyd [and others]) ed. by R. Bell
The book is a compilation of poems by the English poet William Cowper, along with extracts from the writings of Robert Lloyd and other contributors. Edited by R. Bell, it offers a curated selection of Cowper's verse, providing readers with a focused view into the poet's work and the broader literary context of the time. 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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