William Cowper
Also known as Cowper, William, Cowper William
English poet and hymnodist (1731–1800)
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William Cowper was an English poet and writer of hymns who lived from 1731 to 1800 and is remembered for his contributions to English literature during the 18th century. His works, which include both poetry and religious hymns, made him an important literary figure of his time.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1568
- Died
- 1619
- Works
- 34
Top works
- Opera omnia, dat is, Alle theologische wercken des eerweerdigen en wel-geleerden Mr. Wilhelmus Couper ...
- The life and death of the Reverend Father, and faithfull seruant of God, Mr. William Cowper, bishop of Galloway, who departed this life at Edenburgh, the 15. of February. 1619
- The Grievances given in by the Mini- sters before the Parliament hol- den in June 1633. Propositions concerning kneeling before the bread in the Sacrament. Master William Coupers Letter to the Bishop of Dumblane. The Bishops instruction to Master Gawin Hammiltoun, Bishop of Galloway. Mr. George Gladstones letter to the King. Master William Struthers letter to the Earle of Airth. (ornament)
- The Workes Of Mr Williã Cowper Late Bishop of Galloway Now newly collected into one Volume. Whereunto is added a comentary on the Reuelation neuer before published. Also An Alphabeticall Table for the finding out the principall heads contained in euery Booke
- The Triumph of a Christian, Containing three excellent and Heavenly Treatises
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Country
- GB
- Active from
- 1731-11-26
- Active to
- 1800-04-25
Works in European collections
32 objects attributed to William Cowper, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Article
William Cowper (26 November [O.S. 15 November] 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter.
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".
