Flatting-Mill

Flatting-Mill

by William Cowper

The Flatting-Mill is a poem by William Cowper that describes the process of flattening metal in a mill. The poem is written in a simple and straightforward style, and it uses vivid imagery to create a vivid picture of the process. Cowper also uses the poem to reflect on the nature of work and the importance of human labor.

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William Cowper was an English poet and Anglican hymnwriter. 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...

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