Abraham Cowley

Birth: 1618-01-01 , Cidade de Londres

Death: 1667-07-28 , Chertsey

Abraham Cowley was an influential English poet and essayist of the Baroque period, known for his exuberant style and his exploration of philosophical and moral themes. His poetic works frequently employ complex metaphors and allegories, reflecting the taste of the era for elaboration and ingenuity. As an essayist, Cowley addressed a variety of subjects, from nature and society to the human condition, with a prose that combines erudition and insight.

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Nothing is there to come, and nothing past, But an eternal now does always last.

Time and Its Passage

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