Project Gutenberg 2002-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 222 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.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry Essays Philosophy PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 229466 2025-08-02T08:06:10.331441 text/html 232661 2014-08-22T13:47:31 text/html 261148 2025-08-02T08:06:17.616420 application/epub+zip 262115 2025-08-02T08:06:13.411473 application/epub+zip 146228 2025-08-02T08:06:12.143400 application/epub+zip 408521 2025-08-02T08:06:20.547423 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386544 2025-08-02T08:06:16.704417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265935 2022-09-02T10:34:11.402515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212076 2025-08-02T08:06:09.681457 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 212233 2014-08-22T13:47:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18745 2025-08-02T08:06:20.677419 application/rdf+xml 14144 2025-08-02T08:06:12.657386 image/jpeg 3629 2025-08-02T08:06:12.393402 image/jpeg 84938 2014-08-22T13:51:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 182789 2014-08-22T13:51:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 256662 2025-08-02T08:06:10.356493 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia