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Lifetime: 1618 - 1667 Passed: ≈ 357 years ago

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Abraham Cowley

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Wish

Poetry Philosophy Essays
Love Literature Desire 17th Century Verse Classic Philosophy English poetry Country life Lyric Retirement Metaphysical Poetry

“The Wish” is a celebrated poem by Abraham Cowley, a prominent English poet of the 17th century. The poem expresses a desire for a simple, tranquil life away from the pressures and complexities of the world. Cowley articulates a yearning for a seren...