Abraham Cowley

Originally published in 1905 as part of the Cambridge English Classics series, this book contains the English poems of Abraham Cowley (1618–67): Miscellanies, The Mistress, Pindarique Odes, Davideis, and Verses Written on Several Occasions. The text is drawn from the first collected edition of Cowley's works, published in 1668, and includes a biography of Cowley written by Thomas Sprat, later Dean of Westminster and Bishop of Rochester. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Cowley's works or Restoration English literature more generally.

Originally published in 1906 as part of the Cambridge English Classics series, this book contains eleven works by Abraham Cowley (1618–67). The text is accompanied by detailed notes and citations comparing the variations over various editions of Cowley's work. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Restoration Literature.

First published in 1923, as the second edition of an 1887 original, this book presents a selection of Cowley's essays. A critical introduction and detailed textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Cowley and his prose writings.

Title: The Works of Mr Abraham Cowley. Consisting of those which were formerly printed: and those which he design'd for the press, now published out of the authors original copies. Edited, with an account of the life and writings of Cowley, by Thomas Sprat, Bishop of Rochester. With a portrait by W. Faithorne.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Cowley, Abraham; 1681. 4 pt.; fol. 11609.k.7.(1.)

Title: The Second Part of the Works of Mr. Abraham Cowley. Being what was written and published by himself in his younger years. And now reprinted together. The fourth edition. Consisting of "Poetical Blossomes," "Love's Riddle" and "Naufragium Joculare." With portraits.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Cowley, Abraham; 1681. 161 p.; fol. 12272.m.7.(2.)

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