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Olney Hymns.
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In the following excerpt, Ella describes Cowper's public life. He details correspondence both with friends, such as Unwin and Newton, and enemies, such as Martin Madan.
After the publication of...
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In the following essay, Watson offers a close reading of Cowper's hymns.
Cowper's share in the Olney Hymns of 1779 has received less attention than the remainder of his poetry. This is p...
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In the following excerpt, Spacks assesses Cowper as a writer of hymns, considers his poetic technique, and offers a stylistic and thematic survey of The Task.
As a writer of hymns, William Cowper is m...
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Critical Essay by George Melvyn Ella
