The Complete Poetry

Explore the profound depths of human emotion with 'The Complete Poetry,' a beautifully curated edition of George Herbert's poetry. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK, presents an exquisite collection of Herbert's complete works, edited by esteemed biographer John Drury. Delve into the heart of 17th-century English literature as you encounter Herbert's finest pieces, including timeless classics such as 'The Altar,' 'Easter-Wings,' and 'Love.' Each poem encapsulates Herbert's inner journeys through grief, hope, despair, and the transcendent power of love.

This edition also features elegant new translations of Herbert's Latin verse by Victoria Moul, making it accessible for contemporary readers. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking inspiration, this 640-page volume represents a significant contribution to the library of English devotional poetry. Discover the life of George Herbert, who devoted his short life to both his parish and his poetic craft, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate today.

Ideal for students, teachers, or lovers of literature, 'The Complete Poetry' not only highlights Herbert's literary genius but also provides insightful context about his life and times. Enjoy FREE shipping on this insightful collection, making it a valuable addition to your bookshelf or a thoughtful gift for the poetry lover in your life.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141392042
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 640


Description:
A wonderful edition of Herbert's poetry, edited by his acclaimed biographer John Drury and including elegant new translations of his Latin verse by Victoria Moul.George Herbert wrote, but never published, some of the very greatest English poetry, recording in an astonishing variety of forms his inner experiences of grief, recovery, hope, despair, anger, fulfilment and - above all else - love. This volume, edited by John Drury, collects Herbert's complete poetry - including such classics of English devotional poetry as 'The Altar', Easter-Wings' and 'Love'. It also includes the verse Herbert wrote in Latin, newly translated into English by Victoria Moul.George Herbert was born in 1593 and died at the age of 39 in 1633, before the clouds of civil war gathered. He showed worldly ambition and seemed sure of high public office and a career at court, but then for a time 'lost himself in a humble way', devoting himself to the restoration of a church and then to his parish of Bemerton, three miles from Salisbury. When in the year of his death his friend Nicholas Ferrar published Herbert's poems under the title The Temple, his fame was quickly established.John Drury is Chaplain and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. His books include The Burning Bush (1990), Painting the Word (1999), and, most recently, Music at Midnight, the culmination of a lifetime's interest in Herbert.Victoria Moul is Lecturer in Latin Literature and Language at Kings College London. She is author of Jonson, Horace and the Classical Tradition (2010) and editor of Neo-Latin Literature (2014).

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