
William Cowper
William Cowper was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter.
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The Task, and Other Poems
From the comfort of a beloved piece of furniture, a poet reflects on the beauty of nature and the complexities of human society.
By William Cowper

The Diverting History of John Gilpin
A man's ordinary anniversary ride spirals into a hilarious, runaway spectacle as he loses control, becoming a spectacle of mistaken identity and comical chaos.
By William Cowper

The Works of William Cowper His life, letters, and poems, now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence
Experience life in a tumultuous era through the eyes of a poet whose verses echo with wit, conviction, and the tender reflections of private correspondence.
By William Cowper

The Diverting History of John Gilpin Showing How He Went Farther Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again
A man's anniversary ride turns utterly chaotic when his runaway horse leads him on an uproarious adventure through town and back home again.
By William Cowper