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Click here to see our other books! The Works of William Cowper, Esq. Comprising His Poems, Correspondence, and Translations with a Life of the Author William Cowper; Robert Southey 1835 - 1837 Baldwin and Cradock : London 6" by 4" (xvi), 336pp; (xii), 370pp; (xii), 323pp; (xvi), 351pp; (xii), 356pp; (xxiv), 351pp; (xii), 372pp; (xii), 387pp; (xxxiv), 324pp; 348pp; 296pp; 300pp; (xx), 339pp. SUMMARY An incomplete, thirteen volume set of William Cowper's work. Cowper was one of the most popular poets of his time. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Originally fifteen volumes, volumes VI and VII are missing. William Cowper (1731 – 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him "the best modern poet", whilst William Wordsworth particularly admired his poem Yardley-Oak. He was a nephew of the poet Judith Madan. After being institutionalised for insanity in the period 1763–65, Cowper found refuge in a fervent evangelical Christianity, the inspiration behind his much-loved hymns, he often experienced doubt and after a dream in 1773 believed that he was doomed to eternal damnation. His religious sentiment and association with John Newton (who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace") led to much of the poetry for which he is best remembered. His poem "Light Shining out of Darkness" gave the English language the idiom "God moves in a mysterious way / His wonders to perform." Includes Cowper's translation of Homer's The Illiad, and much more of his printed works and poems. Also includes a small biography by Robert Southey. Robert Southey (1774 – 1843) was an English poet of the Romantic school, one of the so-called "Lake Poets", and Poet Laureate for 30 years from 1813 to his death in 1843. Although his fame has been long eclipsed by that of his contemporaries and friends William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey's verse still enjoys some popularity. Illustrated throughout. CONDITION In quarter-calf bindings with gilt decorative boards. Externally generally smart, with some wear and bumping to the extremities to all volumes. Internally generally firmly bound, although the hinges are strained, with the cords visible, particularly to V. Pages range from bright and clean to very bright and clean, with very light tidemarks to the title pages of Volume V, VIII, XIII, XIV, XV. Occasional pencil markings. Bookplates to all volumes -The United University Library club. There are likewise stamps of the library throughout, although they are not over the text. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques