The Life Of John Gilpin: Taken From Divers Manuscripts In The Possession Of The Family (1785)

""The Life of John Gilpin"" is a satirical poem written by William Cowper and published in 1785. The poem tells the story of a man named John Gilpin, who sets out on a journey to a distant town on horseback. However, things quickly go awry as his horse becomes uncontrollable and he is thrown into a series of comical misadventures.The poem is notable for its use of humor and satire to poke fun at the social norms and conventions of the time. Cowper uses exaggerated language and absurd situations to highlight the absurdity of certain cultural practices and beliefs.The book is based on various manuscripts that were in the possession of the Gilpin family, and Cowper's version of the story became widely popular in its time. It remains a classic of English literature and is still read and enjoyed today for its wit, humor, and social commentary.To Which Is Added, By Way Of Appendix, The Celebrated History Of His Journey To Edmonton. 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.