The Task, and Other Poems by William Cowper

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Pioneer History
Cowper, William, 1731-1800 Cowper, William, 1731-1800
English
"The Task, and Other Poems" by William Cowper is a collection published in 1785, featuring his masterwork "The Task: A Poem, in Six Books." Beginning playfully with the sofa's origins, this blank verse meditation explores nature's blessings, retired life, and religious faith while attacking slavery, blood sports, and social frivolity. Written in un...
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Poets, capturing the Evangelical spirit of its age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jennifer Smith
4 months ago

This came highly recommended and the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

Linda Smith
2 months ago

Make no mistake, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

Robert Thomas
1 month ago

I was skeptical at first, but the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Charles Ramirez
5 months ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. Thanks for making this available.

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