“How sweet, how passing sweet, is solitude! But grant me still a friend in my retreat, whom I may whisper, solitude is sweet.”
Quote by William Cowper
Work
The Works: Comprising His Poems, Correspondence and Translations : in Eight Volumes. ¬The poetical works, Vol. 1
The first volume of this eight-volume series includes a selection of poems by the poet, as well as his correspondence and translations. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive view of the poet's literary contributions across different genres. 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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