The Works of William Cowper - William Cowper

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To Samuel Rose, Esq. Nov. 9, 1792. Hindrances to his literary labours; Mrs. Unwin's situation and his own depression of spirits; he consents to the prefixing his portrait to a new edition of his poems 404 To the Rev. John Newton. Nov. 11, 1792. Apology for not writing to him; his gloomy state of mind 405 To John Johnson, Esq. Nov. 20, 1792. Thanks him for his verses; his engagement to supply the new clerk of Northampton with an annual copy of verses; reference to his indisposition 405 To William Hayley, Esq. Nov. 25, 1792. Acknowledgment of his friendship; his acceptance of the office of Dirge-writer to the new clerk of Northampton 405 To the Rev. John Newton. Dec. 9, 1792, Reasons for not being in haste with Milton; injurious effect of the season on his spirits 406 To Joseph Hill, Esq. Dec. 16, 1792. Political reflections with reference to the question of Parliamentary Reform, reformation of the Church, and the rights of Catholics and Dissenters 406 First agitation of the question of Parliamentary Reform 407 To Thomas Park, Esq. Dec. 17, 1792. Obstacles to his writing while at Mr. Hayley's, and since his return home; on Johnson's intention of prefixing his portrait to his poems 407 Anecdote of Mrs. Boscawen 407 To William Hayley, Esq. Dec. 26, 1792. The year '92 a most melancholy one to him 408 To Thomas Park, Esq. Jan. 3, 1793. Introduction of Mr. Rose to him; Cowper refers to a remedy recommended by Mr. P. for inflammation of the eyes; his share in the Olney Hymns 408 To William Hayley, Esq. Jan. 20, 1793. Cowper's solicitude respecting his welfare; arrival of Hayley's picture 408 To the same. Jan. 29, 1793. On the death of Dr. Austen 409 To John Johnson, Esq. Jan. 31, 1793. Thanks for pheasants, and promises of welcome to a bustard 409 To Samuel Rose, Esq. Feb. 5, 1793. Revisal of Homer 409 To Lady Hesketh. Feb. 10, 1793. Necessity for his taking laudanum; he rallies her on her political opinions 410 To Samuel Rose, Esq. Feb. 17, 1793. Remarks on a criticism on his Homer in the Analytical Review 410 To the Rev. Mr. Hurdis. Feb. 22, 1793. He congratulates Mr. H. on the prospect of his being elected Poetry Professor at Oxford; observations in natural history 410 To William Hayley, Esq. Feb. 24, 1793. Complains of inflamed eyes as a hindrance to writing; revisal of Homer; dream about Milton 411 Milton's Vision of the Bishop of Winchester 411 To the Rev. Walter Bagot. March 4, 1793. His ailments and employments; reference to the French Revolution 411 Letter from Thomas Hayley (son of William Hayley, Esq.) to William Cowper, Esq. containing criticisms on his Homer 412 To Mr. Thomas Hayley. March 14, 1793. In answer to the preceding 413 To William Hayley, Esq. March 19, 1793. Complains of being harassed by a multiplicity of business; his progress in Homer; reference to Mazarin's epitaph 413 Last moments of Cardinal Mazarin 413 To Samuel Rose, Esq. March 27, 1793. On the conclusion of an engagement with Johnson for a new edition of his Homer 413 To Joseph Hill, Esq. March 29, 1793. Reference to his pecuniary circumstances; preparations for a new edition of his Homer; remarks on an intended canal 414 To John Johnson, Esq. April 11, 1793. On sending his pedigree to the Herald's College; liberality of Johnson the bookseller; on Mr. J.'s determination to enter the church 414 Illustrious ancestry of Cowper 414 To William Hayley, Esq. April 23, 1793. His engagement in writing notes to Homer 415 To the Rev. John Newton. April 25, 1793. He urges business as an excuse for the unfrequency of his letters; his own and Mrs. Unwin's state; his exchange of books with Dr. Cogshall of New York; reference to the epitaph on the Rev. Mr. Unwin 415 To the Rev. Walter Bagot. May 4, 1793. On the death of Bishop Bagot 416 To Samuel Rose, Esq. May 5, 1793. Apology for silence; his engagement in writing notes to his Homer; intended revisal of the Odyssey 416 To Lady Hesketh. May 7, 1793. His correspondence prevented by Homer; Whigs and Tories 416 To Thomas Park, Esq. May 17, 1793. Chapman's translation of Homer; Cowper's horror of London and dislike of leaving home; epitaph on the Rev. Mr. Unwin; his poems on Negro Slavery 417 To William Hayley, Esq. May 21, 1793. Employment of his time; insensible advance of old age; "Man as he is" attributed erroneously to the pen of Hayley; notes on Homer Скачать книгу