Cowley's Essays

First published in 1923, as the second edition of an 1887 original, this book presents a selection of Cowley's essays.

Abraham Cowley (Author), J. Rawson Lumby (Edited by), Arthur Tilley (Revised by)

9781107665279, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 31 October 2013

166 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.19 kg

First published in 1923, as the second edition of an 1887 original, this book presents a selection of Cowley's essays. A critical introduction and detailed textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Cowley and his prose writings.

Introduction
1. Of liberty
2. Of solitude
3. Of obscurity
4. Of agriculture
5. The garden
6. Of greatness
7. Of avarice
8. The dangers of an honest man in much company
9. The shortness of life and uncertainty of riches
10. The danger of procrastination
11. Of my self
Notes
Index to the notes.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]