This is an analysis of The Four Ages. A Brief Fragment Of An Extensive Projected Poem by William Cowper.

'I could be well content, allowed the use
Of past experience, and the wisdom gleaned…

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  • Stanzas: 1
  • Lines: 39

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and, he