Bücher von William Cowper

""The Life of John Gilpin"" is a satirical poem written by William Cowper and published in 1785. The poem tells the story of a man named John Gilpin, who sets out on a journey to a distant town on horseback. However, things quickly go awry as his horse becomes uncontrollable and he is thrown into a series of comical misadventures.The poem is notable for its use of humor and satire to poke fun at the social norms and conventions of the time. Cowper uses exaggerated language and absurd situations to highlight the absurdity of certain cultural practices and beliefs.The book is based on various manuscripts that were in the possession of the Gilpin family, and Cowper's version of the story became widely popular in its time. It remains a classic of English literature and is still read and enjoyed today for its wit, humor, and social commentary.To Which Is Added, By Way Of Appendix, The Celebrated History Of His Journey To Edmonton. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Letters of William Cowper V1: To His Friends (1817) is a collection of personal letters written by William Cowper, an English poet and hymnodist, to his friends. The book is the first volume of a series of letters that were compiled and published after Cowper's death in 1800. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Cowper's personal life, his struggles with depression and mental illness, his religious beliefs, and his literary works. They provide a unique insight into the life and mind of a prominent figure in English literature and offer a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the late 18th century.The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, history, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the life and works of William Cowper. It is written in a clear and accessible style and contains extensive notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the letters. Overall, The Letters of William Cowper V1: To His Friends (1817) is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on the life and times of one of England's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Diverting History of John Gilpin , is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Deserted Village - The Task, and Sir Roger de Coverley is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Cowper, the Didactic Poems of 1782; - With Selections from the Minor Pieces A.D. 1779-1783, Vol. I. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1874.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Poetical Works - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1865.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

These hymns were written in Olney, England and were originally published in 1779. This collection includes William Cowper's 68 Olney hymns, and twelve other sacred works. All of Cowper's most loved hymns are found here: "God Moves in Mysterious Ways," "There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood," and "O for a Closer Walk with God." This edition also contains a brief biographical sketch of William Cowper by Rev. Henry Stebbing, A. M. (1799-1883). All Bible references are complete text. Please note: The Olney Hymns (1779) were originally published without music. This edition is uniform with the first edition and contains no music. In those days hymns were sung using many different tunes that had the same meter. Music wasn't commonly published in hymnbooks until well into the 1800's.