The Task and Other Poems

In here are themes that would appear in Blake and Wordsworth shortly after. They received the fame he did not. I suppose they had the advantage of writing when poetry exploded, when it became popular and, dare I say it, even sexy. Just look at what Byron did with his writing and where it got him.

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Cowper was funny and he was sarcastic and he was bitter. His stance on slavery was razor sharp: Published by Southey, When I first heard the news it gave me a shock, Much like what they call an electrical knock, And now I am going to sell off my stock, Which nobody can deny.

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Here's supple-jack plenty, and store of rat-tan, That will wind itself round the sides of a man, As close as a hoop round a bucket or can, Which nobody can deny. Here's padlocks and bolts, and screws for the thumbs, That squeeze them so lovingly till the blood comes, They sweeten the temper like comfits or plums, Which nobody can deny. When a negro his head from his victuals withdraws, And clenches his teeth and thrusts out his paws, Here's a notable engine to open his jaws, Which nobody can deny. Thus going to market, we kindly prepare A pretty black cargo of African ware, For what they must meet with when they get there, Which nobody can deny.

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This pity, which some people self-pity call, Is sure the most heart-piercing pity of all, Which nobody can deny. So this is my song, as I told you before; Come buy off my stock, for I must no more Carry Caesars and Pompeys to Sugar-cane shore, Which nobody can deny, deny, Which nobody can deny. Cowper channels the voice of stupidity and demonstrates how such an ignorant, stupid, slaver could have actually thought. It predates the narrative formation of point of view within the novel, but the effect is the same.

More poetry for me! Aug 02, Dana rated it really liked it. The Task was a tough read for me at times But the more I read, the more I found these absolute jewels of godly wisdom. I love and respect Cowper -- and mourn the fact that his legacy often relegates him to the category of "madman.

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Sep 25, Grace Harwood rated it it was amazing. I adore this wonderful poem created by Cowper after being challenged by his friend and neighbour to write in blank verse on the subject of "anything - write on this sofa". Like Cowper, I started on the sofa too reading it but you don't stay there for long as the poet takes you on a wonderful journey through space and time including into the future: He even predicts facebook: This poem has an immense variety of themes and subjects which it traverses through the five books it is comprised of, including ecological themes and the necessity for protecting nature and the world around us, commentary on the state of the human race and society, and religion.

It was incredibly popular at time of publication, and pops up in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, as well as being an inspiration to another famous eighteenth century author, Charlotte Smith. And, it's got to be said that it's as relevant today as it ever was in the eighteenth century as I said - we've not changed all that much.



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So fare we in this prison-house the world. They gaze upon the links that hold them fast With eyes of anguish, execrate their lot, Then shake them in despair, and dance again. This wonderful edition also features the very funny comic adventures of John Gilpin. I note that some folks have experienced problems in reading this, but I didn't experience any problems - it all appears as it should do with no typos that I can see.

Soraya rated it liked it Sep 24, Justin rated it it was ok Jan 27, Steve rated it really liked it Feb 25, He even predicts facebook: This poem has an immense variety of themes and subjects which it traverses through the five books it is comprised of, including ecological themes and the necessity for protecting nature and the world around us, commentary on the state of the human race and society, and religion.

It was incredibly popular at time of publication, and pops up in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, as well as being an inspiration to another famous eighteenth century author, Charlotte Smith. And, it's got to be said that it's as relevant today as it ever was in the eighteenth century as I said - we've not changed all that much.

So fare we in this prison-house the world. They gaze upon the links that hold them fast With eyes of anguish, execrate their lot, Then shake them in despair, and dance again. This wonderful edition also features the very funny comic adventures of John Gilpin.

THE TASK AND OTHER POEMS

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