Coopers-Hill: A Poem (1709)

Coopers-Hill: A Poem is a work of poetry written by John Denham and published in 1709. The poem is an ode to the beauty of Coopers Hill, a location in Surrey, England that overlooks the River Thames. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which describes different aspects of the hill and its surroundings. The first part of the poem describes the view from Coopers Hill, with Denham praising the natural beauty of the landscape and the river below. The second part of the poem focuses on the history of the hill, describing its use as a location for hunting and as a site for battles during the English Civil War. The third part of the poem is a meditation on the transience of human life, with Denham reflecting on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The final part of the poem returns to the present moment, with Denham celebrating the beauty of Coopers Hill and its ability to inspire feelings of awe and wonder in those who visit it.Overall, Coopers-Hill: A Poem is a tribute to the natural beauty and historical significance of Coopers Hill, as well as a reflection on the human experience of mortality and the passage of time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.