Reading what they never wrote, Just fifteen minutes, huddle up their work, and with a well bred whisper close the scene

Reading what they never wrote, Just fifteen minutes, huddle up their work, and with a well bred whisper close the scene

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist who lived during the 18th century. He was known for his introspective and melancholic poetry, which often reflected his struggles with mental illness and religious faith. One of his most famous works is the poem "The Task," which was published in 1785.