Author: William Cowper
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ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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The Task
Author: William Cowper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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The Task and Other Poems
Author: William Cowper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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The Task, Table Talk, and Other Poems
Author: William Cowper
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Languages : en
Pages : 464
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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The Task, Table Talk, and Other Poems of William Cowper. With Critical Observations of Various Authors on His Genius and Character, and Notes, Critical and Illustrative, by James Robert Boyd. [With a Portrait.]
Author: William Cowper
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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The Task, Table Talk, and Other Poems, of William Cowper
Author: William Cowper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 468
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 468
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The Poems of William Cowper
Author: William Cowper
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Languages : en
Pages : 468
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Languages : en
Pages : 468
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History and Other Poems
Author: Brenda Marie Osbey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781568091792
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Poetry. African American Studies. HISTORY AND OTHER POEMS takes as its task nothing less than an examination and mapping of the never-ending evil of history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the still-palpable effects of European and American colonialism some seven centuries after the making of the New World. Making, breaking and rebuilding language and languages to suit the needs of her characters and the worlds they struggle to survive in and against, Brenda Marie Osbey has created a compelling study of human will and the determination to wrest life and liberty from destinies long ago written out of history as we know it. Aided by an extensive glossary and notes, this volume takes the reader on a series of gruesome journeys across the Americas, from Columbus's first encounter with the Guanahani Indians to the author's native New Orleans, trailing violence, destruction and oppression with every step, marking the geography of evil on the map of this New World. HISTORY AND OTHER POEMS moves from present to past and back again to reveal the trauma of hearts and lives broken even as it underscores the heroic endurance, resilience and agency of the enslaved and their descendants.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781568091792
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Poetry. African American Studies. HISTORY AND OTHER POEMS takes as its task nothing less than an examination and mapping of the never-ending evil of history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the still-palpable effects of European and American colonialism some seven centuries after the making of the New World. Making, breaking and rebuilding language and languages to suit the needs of her characters and the worlds they struggle to survive in and against, Brenda Marie Osbey has created a compelling study of human will and the determination to wrest life and liberty from destinies long ago written out of history as we know it. Aided by an extensive glossary and notes, this volume takes the reader on a series of gruesome journeys across the Americas, from Columbus's first encounter with the Guanahani Indians to the author's native New Orleans, trailing violence, destruction and oppression with every step, marking the geography of evil on the map of this New World. HISTORY AND OTHER POEMS moves from present to past and back again to reveal the trauma of hearts and lives broken even as it underscores the heroic endurance, resilience and agency of the enslaved and their descendants.
Angel's Task
Author: Laurie L. Patton
Publisher: Station Hill Press
ISBN: 9781581771442
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Laurie Patton's Poems in Biblical Time give contemplative voice to the reading cycle of the Jewish year. Replete with ancient imagery coming alive in the language of the present, each poem weaves scripture into everyday life while refocusing a single Biblical moment. In her vision here, angels are also messengers sent to earth with a single piece of work to accomplish. Although we are of so many minds burdened with so many tasks, as readers we again receive messengers and the messages they bring. Recognition may come in the angelic voice, and we can meet angels and ourselves at the tent door in the heat of the day. Angel's Task urges continuous awe-or trembling.
Publisher: Station Hill Press
ISBN: 9781581771442
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Laurie Patton's Poems in Biblical Time give contemplative voice to the reading cycle of the Jewish year. Replete with ancient imagery coming alive in the language of the present, each poem weaves scripture into everyday life while refocusing a single Biblical moment. In her vision here, angels are also messengers sent to earth with a single piece of work to accomplish. Although we are of so many minds burdened with so many tasks, as readers we again receive messengers and the messages they bring. Recognition may come in the angelic voice, and we can meet angels and ourselves at the tent door in the heat of the day. Angel's Task urges continuous awe-or trembling.
The Task And Other Poems
Author: William Cowper
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9358592877
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"The Task and Other Poems" is a literary collection penned by William Cowper, a renowned English poet of the 18th century. This compilation showcases Cowper's exceptional talent for capturing the depth and complexity of human emotions and experiences through his profound and lyrical verses. At the heart of the collection lies Cowper's magnum opus, "The Task." This long, contemplative poem delves into a myriad of themes, including nature, faith, love, and the intricacies of everyday life. Alongside "The Task," the collection features a selection of Cowper's other poems, each showcasing his mastery of language, vivid imagery, and poetic techniques. "The Task and Other Poems" is a testament to Cowper's deep introspection, his struggles with mental health, and his unwavering faith. His poetry reveals a keen sensitivity to the human experience, exploring themes of hope, redemption, and the power of literature to illuminate our hearts and minds. With its timeless relevance and lyrical beauty, "The Task and Other Poems" remains a captivating literary work that allows readers to delve into the profound thoughts and emotions of William Cowper, appreciating the lasting impact of his poetic legacy.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9358592877
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"The Task and Other Poems" is a literary collection penned by William Cowper, a renowned English poet of the 18th century. This compilation showcases Cowper's exceptional talent for capturing the depth and complexity of human emotions and experiences through his profound and lyrical verses. At the heart of the collection lies Cowper's magnum opus, "The Task." This long, contemplative poem delves into a myriad of themes, including nature, faith, love, and the intricacies of everyday life. Alongside "The Task," the collection features a selection of Cowper's other poems, each showcasing his mastery of language, vivid imagery, and poetic techniques. "The Task and Other Poems" is a testament to Cowper's deep introspection, his struggles with mental health, and his unwavering faith. His poetry reveals a keen sensitivity to the human experience, exploring themes of hope, redemption, and the power of literature to illuminate our hearts and minds. With its timeless relevance and lyrical beauty, "The Task and Other Poems" remains a captivating literary work that allows readers to delve into the profound thoughts and emotions of William Cowper, appreciating the lasting impact of his poetic legacy.
Wild Gratitude
Author: Edward Hirsch
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307761983
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
An excerpt from the poem, Wild Gratitude: "Tonight when I knelt down next to our cat, Zooey, And put my fingers into her clean cat's mouth, And rubbed her swollen belly that will never know kittens, And watched her wriggle onto her side, pawing the air, And listened to her solemn little squeals of delight, I was thinking about the poet, Christopher Smart, Who wanted to kneel down and pray without ceasing In everyone of the splintered London streets, And was locked away in the madhouse at St. Luke's With his sad religious mania, and his wild gratitude, And his grave prayers for the other lunatics, And his great love for his speckled cat, Jeoffry. All day today—August 13, 1983—I remembered how Christopher Smart blessed this same day in August, 1759, For its calm bravery and ordinary good conscience."
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307761983
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
An excerpt from the poem, Wild Gratitude: "Tonight when I knelt down next to our cat, Zooey, And put my fingers into her clean cat's mouth, And rubbed her swollen belly that will never know kittens, And watched her wriggle onto her side, pawing the air, And listened to her solemn little squeals of delight, I was thinking about the poet, Christopher Smart, Who wanted to kneel down and pray without ceasing In everyone of the splintered London streets, And was locked away in the madhouse at St. Luke's With his sad religious mania, and his wild gratitude, And his grave prayers for the other lunatics, And his great love for his speckled cat, Jeoffry. All day today—August 13, 1983—I remembered how Christopher Smart blessed this same day in August, 1759, For its calm bravery and ordinary good conscience."