The Letters and Prose Writings of William Cowper Volumes 1 – 5

£250.00

The Letters and Prose Writings of William Cowper Volumes 1 – 5

A rare opportunity to purchase all volumes together.

Description

The Letters and Prose Writings of William Cowper Volumes 1 – 5, edited by James King and Charles Ryskamp.

A rare opportunity to purchase the complete set of this collection.

Volume 1 – Letters: 1750 – 1781 printed 1979 by Clarendon Press
Volume 2 – Letters: 1782 – 1786 printed 1981 by Clarendon Press
Volume 3 – Letters: 1787 – 1791 printed 1982 by Clarendon Press
Volume 4 – Letters: 1792 – 1799 printed 1984 by Clarendon Press
Volume 5 – Prose 1756 – 1799 and Index printed 1986 by Clarendon Press

In the eighteenth century, the age of consummate letter-writing, Cowper stands almost unrivalled in the simplicity, elegance, and ease of his letters……Few letter-writers are more amusing, few can ridicule, criticise, laugh with such unaffected charm. (from Volume 1)

Due to the weight of the parcel can potential international buyers please contact the Museum to arrange shipping at shop@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

Additional information

Weight 4566 g
Dimensions 34.5 × 23 × 12.1 cm

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The Letters and Prose Writings of William Cowper Volumes 1 – 5
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