About Abraham Cowley Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) was an English poet born in the City of London late in 1618. He was one of the leading English poets of the 17th century, with 14 printings of his Works published between 1668 and 1721. Books by Abraham Cowley The Civil War by (author) Abraham Cowley edited by Allan Pritchard The Civil War by (author) Abraham Cowley edited by Allan Pritchard