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Abraham Cowley (/ ˈ k uː l i /; 1618 – 28 July 1667) was an English poet and essayist born in the City of London late in 1618. He was one of the leading English poets of the 17th century, with 14 printings of his Works published between 1668 and 1721.
Abraham Cowley (born 1618, London—died July 28, 1667, Chertsey, Eng.) was a poet and essayist who wrote poetry of a fanciful, decorous nature. He also adapted the Pindaric ode to English verse.
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Abraham Cowley. 1618–1667. Poet and essayist Abraham Cowley was born in London, England, in 1618. He displayed early talent as a poet, publishing his first collection of poetry, Poetical Blossoms (1633), at the age of 15.
Jul 19, 2020 · Abraham Cowley (1618—1667) is a transitional figure, a poet who tended to relinquish the emotional values of John Donne and George Herbert and grasp the edges of reason and wit.He was more versatile than the early Metaphysicals: He embraced the influence of Donne and Ben Jonson, relied on the Pindaric form that would take hold…
Jun 11, 2018 · A biography of the English poet and essayist Abraham Cowley (1618-1667), who wrote in various forms and influenced later poets. Learn about his life, works, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Learn about the life and achievements of Abraham Cowley, a 17th century Cavalier poet who wrote verse, drama, essays, and an epic. Find out how he served King Charles, Queen Henrietta Maria, and Oliver Cromwell, and why his fame declined after his death.
Platonic Love. By Abraham Cowley. 1. Indeed I must confess, When souls mix ’tis an happiness, But not complete till bodies too do join, And both our wholes into one whole combine; But half of heaven the souls in glory taste. Till by love in heaven at last. Their bodies too are placed. 2. In thy immortal part. Man, as well as I, thou art.
