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The Task: A Poem In Five Books
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The Task: A Poem In Five Books Paperback - 2012

by William Cowper

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"The Task," a poem in five books by William Cowper, is a landmark of 18th-century English literature. Published in 1785, this extended blank-verse work explores themes of nature, society, and the individual's place in the world.

Cowper's insightful observations and reflections offer a compelling portrait of his time, while his sensitivity to the natural world anticipates the Romantic movement. Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful meditations, "The Task" invites readers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of existence. Its enduring appeal lies in its blend of personal reflection, social commentary, and celebration of the English countryside, securing its place as a significant work in the canon of English poetry.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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  • Title The Task: A Poem In Five Books
  • Author William Cowper
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Nabu Press
  • Publication date 2012-04-06
  • ISBN 9781279465509 / 1279465506
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.47 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.19 cm)
  • Category History - General History

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The Task: A Poem In Five Books

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