Opis: George Herbert: 100 Poems - George Herbert

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 one hundred 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.Preface Helen Wilcox; 100 poems; Sources; Glossary; Index of titles; Index of first lines.

Szczegóły: George Herbert: 100 Poems - George Herbert

Tytuł: George Herbert: 100 Poems
Autor: George Herbert
Wydawnictwo: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781107151451
Rok wydania: 2016
Ilość stron: 174
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.3 kg

Recenzje: George Herbert: 100 Poems - George Herbert