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The Works of Mr Abraham Cowley: Consisting of Those which Were Formerly Printed : and Those which He Design'd for the Press

This volume compiles a selection of Abraham Cowley's literary contributions, showcasing his poetic and prose styles across various genres. It includes both his well-known published works and his intended but uncompleted pieces, providing a comprehensive view of his literary legacy. more

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Abraham Cowley
Abraham Cowley

Abraham Cowley was a 17th-century English poet renowned for his elegant poetic style and profound literary thoughts. His works had a profound impact on the literary world of his time and are considered among the representative figures of classical poetry. more

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“Why dost thou heap up wealth, which thou must quit, Or what is worse, be left by it? Why dost thou load thyself when thou 'rt to fly, Oh, man! ordain'd to die? Why dost thou build up stately rooms on high, Thou who art under ground to lie? Thou sow'st and plantest, but no fruit must see, For death, alas! is reaping thee.”

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Book:Prose works of Abraham Cowley ; including his essays in prose and verse
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Book:The works of Mr. Abraham Cowley ...: Consisting of those which were formerly printed; and those which he design'd for the press, publish'd out of the author's original copies. With The cutter of Coleman-street ...
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