Project Gutenberg 2002-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Cowley, Abraham 1618 1667 Cowley, A. (Abraham) Cole, Francis Cowly, Abraham Cowley's Essays Transcribed from 1893 Cassell & Company edition by David Price "Cowley's Essays" by Abraham Cowley is a collection of philosophical essays written during the 17th century. This work presents Cowley's reflections on various subjects including liberty, solitude, obscurity, and agriculture, showcasing a deep engagement with the themes of personal freedom and the simplicity of rural life. It encapsulates his perspective as a poet and thinker of the English Renaissance, allowing readers to delve into his contemplative insights and articulate prose. At the start of the collection, the introduction outlines Abraham Cowley's early life and literary development, presenting him as a promising child poet who matured into a significant figure in English literature. The initial essay focuses on the concept of liberty, discussing its implications for individuals and society while advocating for the freedom of one's actions and time. Cowley argues that true liberty aligns with self-governance and the pursuit of personal happiness rather than the ambitions that often entrap individuals in societal expectations. The richness of his thoughts and the historical context of his life serve to draw the reader into the broader explorations that unfold throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry Essays Philosophy PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Poetry 229343 229247 2024-10-02T08:56:39.061871 2023-10-02T08:02:53.044074 text/html text/html 232661 2014-08-22T13:47:31 text/html 182789 2014-08-22T13:51:10 text/html application/zip 261079 2024-10-02T08:56:47.264790 application/epub+zip 262124 2024-10-02T08:56:42.595842 application/epub+zip 146231 2024-10-02T08:56:41.089828 application/epub+zip 408495 2024-10-02T08:56:50.413781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386544 2024-10-02T08:56:46.217830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265935 2022-09-02T10:34:11.402515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212076 212051 2024-10-02T08:56:38.319861 2023-10-02T08:02:52.464071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 212233 2014-08-22T13:47:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 84938 2014-08-22T13:51:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20035 2024-10-02T08:56:50.547788 application/rdf+xml 14144 2024-10-02T08:56:41.663818 image/jpeg 3629 2024-10-02T08:56:41.373831 image/jpeg 256624 2024-10-02T08:56:39.088857 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia