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The Mistress with Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926

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The Mistress with Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926

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The Mistress with Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926. Very good condition. Age appropriate wear to the cover. Pages lightly toned. Loose binding. "The Mistress with Other Select Poems" is a collection of poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and are written in a variety of styles, including lyric, pastoral, and elegy. The title poem, "The Mistress," is a reflection on the nature of love and desire, and has been praised for its vivid imagery and emotional power. The book also includes a number of Cowley's other well-known poems, such as "To the Royal Society," "The Wish," and "The Garden."

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Very good condition. Age appropriate wear to the cover. Pages lightly toned. Loose binding.

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10.5 x 6.875 x 1 in

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The Mistress with Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926

Name: The Mistress with Other Select Poems of Abraham Cowley 1618-1667. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1926
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