“Books should, not Business, entertain the Light; And Sleep, as undisturb'd as Death, the Night.”
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 book is a comprehensive compilation of Abraham Cowley's literary contributions, featuring both his previously printed works and those intended for publication. It also includes an additional piece, 'The cutter of Coleman-street,' which is presumably another work by Cowley. The collection is presented from the author's original copies, offering readers a direct glimpse into Cowley's creative output. 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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Source: Prose works of Abraham Cowley ; including his essays in prose and verse
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Source: The Works ... Re-edited. - London, G. Kearsley 1806
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“Much will always wanting be To him who much desires.”
Source: The Works of Mr Abraham Cowley: Consisting of Those which Were Formerly Printed : and Those which He Design'd for the Press
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“The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.”
Source: 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
“Who that has reason, and his smell, Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?”
Source: Prose works of Abraham Cowley ; including his essays in prose and verse
Source: Prose works of Abraham Cowley ; including his essays in prose and verse