George Herbert

George Herbert (1593–1633) was an English poet, orator, and Anglican priest. His devotional lyrics, collected in 'The Temple', are known for their metaphysical wit, formal ingenuity, and shaped verse patterns. Biografía ↓Más ↓

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George Herbert

Peace

Sweet Peace, where dost thou dwell? I humbly crave, Let me once know. I sought thee in a secret cave, And ask'd, if Peace were there, A hollow wind did seem to answer, No: Go seek elsewhere. I did; and going did a rainbow note: Surely, thought I, This is the lace of Peace's coat: I will search out the matter. But while I looked the clouds immediately Did break and scatter. Then went I to a garden and did spy A gallant flower, The crown-imperial: Sure, said I, Peace at the root must dwell.

George Herbert

The Thanksgiving

Oh King of grief! (a title strange, yet true, To thee of all kings only due) Oh King of wounds! how shall I grieve for thee, Who in all grief preventest me? Shall I weep blood? why thou has wept such store That all thy body was one door. Shall I be scourged, flouted, boxed, sold? 'Tis but to tell the tale is told. 'My God, my God, why dost thou part from me? ' Was such a grief as cannot be. Shall I then sing, skipping, thy doleful story, And side with thy triumphant glory? Shall thy strokes be my stroking? thorns, my flower? Thy rod, my posy? cross, my bower? But how then shall I imitate thee, and Copy thy fair, though bloody hand?

Biografía

Born in 1593, he was an English poet, orator, and priest. His major work, 'The Temple' (1633), includes poems such as 'The Altar', 'Easter Wings', and 'Love (III)'. The collection reflects his spiritual struggles and devotion. His poetry combines intense religious feeling with intellectual conceits. He frequently employed visual shapes, as in the pattern poems 'The Altar' and 'Easter Wings'. Common themes include divine love, sacrifice, and human frailty. His plain yet rhythmic language often turns on paradox and quiet resolution. Alongside John Donne, he is a leading figure of the metaphysical poets. His work influenced later devotional verse and is widely anthologized.

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