The Task and Other Poems
A Poetry book. Books are not seldom talismans and spells. William Cowper, The Task and...
This scarce book was first published in 1891. It comprises a collection of poems by the 18th century poet and hymnologist, William Cooper, who was one of the most popular poets of the age and can be considered as a forerunner to the Romantic poets. It is a n absorbing collection that will delight all poetry lovers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original...
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The Task was a tough read for me at times...in length and heavy, often unfamiliar language. But the more I read, the more I found these absolute jewels of godly wisdom. I love and respect Cowper -- and mourn the fact that his legacy often relegates him to the category of "madman." I adore this wonderful poem created by Cowper after being challenged by his friend and neighbour to write in blank verse on the subject of "anything - write on this sofa". Like Cowper, I started on the sofa too (reading it) but you don't stay there for long as the poet takes you on a wonderful journey through space and time (including...
