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""The Poems of Abraham Cowley"" presents a comprehensive collection of works by one of the most celebrated English poets of the 17th century. Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) was renowned in his time for his wit, learning, and mastery of various poetic forms, from elegies and odes to Pindaric verses and heroic narratives. This edition, carefully curated, offers readers a rich selection of Cowley's diverse output, showcasing his intellectual depth and innovative use of language. Included alongside Cowley's poetry is Samuel Johnson's critical biography, which provides valuable insights into Cowley's life, literary career, and the historical context in which he wrote. Johnson's biography examines Cowley's contributions to English literature and his influence on subsequent generations of poets. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in exploring the complexities of 17th-century English poetry and the enduring legacy of Abraham Cowley. 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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