This classic biography of the celebrated English poet William Cowper provides a rich and detailed portrait of his life, works, and times. Written by his friend and fellow poet William Hayley, 'The Life and Letters of William Cowper' includes numerous excerpts from Cowper's letters and poems, as well as insightful commentary on his literary achievements. A must-read for anyone interested in the development of English literature. 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 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. 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.