COWPER'S STATE OF MIND. SIMON BROWNE. RECEPTION OF HIS FIRST VOLUME. THE VALEDICTION. STORY OF JOHN GILPIN TOLD HIM BY LADY AUSTEN. THE DISTRESSED TRAVELLERS. MR. NEWTON'S VISIT TO OLNEY. TERMINATION OF THE FRIENDSHIP WITH LADY AUSTEN. MADAM GUYON. INTRODUCTION TO THE THROCKMORTON FAMILY. MR. NEWTON's expectations of Cowper's perfect recovery. He calls his attention to the case of Simon Browne Cowper dwells upon the difference in their cases. Subjects of his first poems judiciously suggested by Mrs. Unwin. Hurt that neither Thurlow nor Colman had thanked him for his volume 232 Cowper encouraged by the approbation of his friends. Critical review of his first volume His feelings with regard to the public of Olney. . Translations from Madame Guyon undertaken at his request. Wisely managed at this time both by Mrs. Unwin and Mr. Newton Cowper, though fond of society, capable of living in solitude Jealousy on Mr. Newton's part, that Unwin should have been em- Cowper refuses to let the proofs pass through his hands John Gilpin recommended by Mr. Sharp to Henderson for public reci- ib. The publisher objects to printing John Gilpin with the Task, but His situation with regard to his relations Communication with them restored by a letter from Lady Hesketh. 286 VOLTAIRE'S inquiry what poets we then had in England The Task appeared at a favourable time. Tendency of the metaphysical style to produce a rugged versification Reason for not announcing it to his friends till he had made considerable Revival of a school friendship with Mr. Bagot. Letter to Colman . Cowper unprovided with books. Refuses to exhibit a sample That resolution altered in deference to General Cowper, with whom Cowper's religious opinions, confession of indiscreet zeal Account of his state of spirits Greenhouse described to Lady Hesketh An unknown person promises him an annuity of fifty pounds Presents from this benefactor. Lady Hesketh supposed to be in the secret. Writing-desk. Conjectures successful Acknowledges his ambition Cowper prepared for disappointment if his translation should prove un- Letter to Mr. Newton concerning the change of residence. Letter to Mr. Unwin concerning a letter of reproof from Mr. Newton 388 To Mr. Newton on the same subject. COWPER AT WESTON. MR. UNWIN'S DEATH. RETURN OF COWPER'S Becomes acquainted with Mr. Rose. Recovers after six months' illness First acquaintance with Mr. Rose Gradual resumption of his employment His uncle Ashley Cowper's decline . Description of his own sensations Illusion concerning Mr. Newton Lady Hesketh's visit postponed Inconveniences of celebrity as an author Application from the Clerk of All Saints, Northampton, for Mortuary Renewal of correspondence with Mr. Rowley Letter to Mr. Rowley, Feb. 21, 1788. Commencement of correspondence with Mrs. King Mr. Bean succeeds Moses Browne in the vicarage of Olney. Friendliness of his neighbours in transcribing for him. Manner of life at Weston, described in a letter by Mr. Rose Improved health Cowper remembered best what he read out of doors. He is asked to write on the Slave Trade Writes ballads on that subject. Shrinks from any greater undertaking |