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The Jackdaw
A bird perched upon a church steeple casts a severe glance over the doings of men.
by William Cowper 1731-1800
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The Dog and the Water Lilies
William Cowper told Lady Hesketh about a walk beside the river at Olney, and the affecting behaviour of his spaniel Beau.
Surprised by Heaven
We turn to books seeking an author’s sympathy and fellowship, but William Cowper’s verse is unusual: he turns to us for ours.
by Frederick Denison Maurice 1805-1872
The Candidate
William Cowper’s peace was shattered by the arrival of a Parliamentary candidate doorstepping his Buckinghamshire constituents.
A Kitten’s Jest
In ‘Familiarity Dangerous,’ poet William Cowper tells a little tale warning that if you join in the game you play by the rules.
Winter Wisdom
William Cowper feels he has learnt more on one short walk than in many hours of study.