Abraham Cowley was one of the most important poets of the 17th century, and this volume collects some of his most influential and enduring works. With contributions from literary luminaries like John Aikin and Samuel Johnson, this book is a comprehensive overview of Cowley's life and career. From elegant love poetry to biting political satire, The Works of Abraham Cowley is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.