“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.”
Quote by Abraham Cowley
Work
Prose works of Abraham Cowley ; including his essays in prose and verse
The book is a compilation of Abraham Cowley's prose and verse essays, offering a comprehensive view of his writing style and thematic concerns. It includes a variety of essays that reflect his intellectual pursuits and literary achievements. 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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