The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Diverting History of John Gilpin is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cowper, William (1731–1800).
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"The Diverting History of John Gilpin" by William Cowper is a comic ballad written in 1782. Based on a story Cowper heard from Lady Austen, the poem follows John Gilpin, a wealthy London draper, and his family on a disastrous journey to Edmonton. When Gilpin loses control of his horse, he's carried helplessly on a wild ride far beyond his destination, becoming separated from his wife and children in this humorous tale of mishap and misadventure.
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- Title: The Diverting History of John Gilpin
- Author credits: Cowper, William (1731–1800)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Poetry
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