The Task: And Minor Poems is a collection of works by the English poet William Cowper, originally published in 1785. The book includes Cowper's most famous work, The Task, which is a long philosophical poem that explores the themes of nature, religion, and the human condition. The poem is divided into six books, each of which focuses on a different aspect of these themes. The Task is widely regarded as one of Cowper's greatest works and is considered...