John Cunningham

John Cunningham

About John Cunningham

John Cunningham (1729 – 1773) was an irush poet and actor. The poetry of Cunningham is all written in a quiet, lifted strain. Some of his descriptions of natural scenery are very true and very pleasing in their simplicity; there is much tenderness and grace in his pastorals, but he never rises into passion, or allows himself to be carried away by poetic enthusiasm.
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