“A mighty pain to love it is, And 'tis a pain that pain to miss; But, of all pains, the greatest pain Is to love, but love in vain.”
Quote by Abraham Cowley
Work
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
The Works of Mr. Abraham Cowley is a comprehensive compilation of the poet and writer's literary output. It brings together both his published works and those that he had planned for publication but were never released. The collection is notable for its authenticity, as it is derived directly from Cowley's original manuscripts. Additionally, it includes a separate piece, 'The Cutter of Coleman-street,' which is also attributed to Cowley. more
Author
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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