William Cowper

William Cowper (pronounced Cooper) (November 20, 1731 ? April 25, 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside.

Sources

• Harold Child, "William Cowper," in Ward & Trent, et al. The Cambridge History of English and American Literature. New York: G.P. Putnam?s Sons, 1907?21. As given at Bartleby.com. (Some biographical data utilized.)
• H.S. Milford, The Complete Poetical Works of William Cowper. London: Oxford University Press, 1913. No ISBN number. ("Chronological Table" on pp. xxiv-xxx heavily utilized for biographical data.)