Publication

2016 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

52,750 words, Guess

Page Count

211 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL40733015M
  • ISBN-139781316592878
  • ISBN-101316592871
  • Better World Books9781316592878

Description

George Herbert (1593-1633) is widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet in the English language. His profound influence can be seen in the lasting popularity of his verse. This selection of 100 lyric poems by Herbert is designed for readers to enjoy the beauty, spirituality, accessibility and humanity of his best verse. Each poem uses the authoritative text from the acclaimed Cambridge edition of Herbert's poems, presenting them in their original spelling in a clear and elegant format. The selection includes such well-loved lyric verses as 'Love bade me welcome', 'Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing', 'I struck the board and cry'd, No more' and 'Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright'. A preface by Helen Wilcox, editor of the Cambridge edition, celebrates the key features of Herbert's poetry for a new generation of readers. -- from dust jacket.

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  • George HerbertCambridge University Press2016

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