George Herbert / selected by W.H. Auden
1973, First Edition. Harmondsworth : Penguin. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #452049
ISBN: 0140421513
Physical description; 134 pages ; 18 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. [39]. Contents; The church-porch -- The sacrifice -- The reprisall -- The sinner -- Redemption -- Easter-wings -- Nature -- Sinne -- Affliction -- Prayer -- The temper -- Jordan -- Employment -- Praise -- The church-floore -- The windows -- The quidditie -- Humilitie -- Employment -- Deniall -- Ungratefulnesse -- Sighs and grones -- The world -- Vanitie -- Vertue -- The pearl -- Man -- Charms and knots -- Miserie -- The British church -- The quip -- Providence -- Hope -- Sinnes round -- Peace -- Mans medley- -- The storm -- Atrillerie -- The pilgrimage -- The dischard -- The collar -- Clasping of hands -- Praise -- The flower -- Aaron -- The odour -- The elixir -- Dooms-day -- Heaven -- Love -- The church militant -- From A priest to the temple -- The parson in his house -- From Walton's life of Herbert in The temple -- To his mother, in her sickness. Subjects; Herbert, George 1593-1633. 1500-1700. Christian poetry, English Early modern, 1500-1700. Christian poetry, English. Christian poetry, English Early modern. English poetry. Poetry in English, 1558-1625 Texts. Metaphysical Poetry - English Poetry (1558-1625).
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