George Herbert , John Drury (Editor), Victoria Moul (Translator)

The Complete Poetry (Penguin Hardback Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141392042
author:
George Herbert , John Drury (Editor), Victoria Moul (Translator)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
640
Dimensions:
12.8 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry,
Condition:
New
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£13.90

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George Herbert's Complete Poetry brings together the poet's most profound and beautiful works. Edited by acclaimed biographer John Drury, this collection features elegant new translations of Herbert's Latin verse alongside his celebrated English poems. Among these is 'The Altar', 'Easter-Wings' and 'Love', showcasing the poet's inner experiences of grief, recovery, hope, despair, anger, fulfilment and love. The volume also includes previously unpublished works, offering a unique insight into Herbert's inner world. Published by Penguin Classics, this edition represents a significant part of English literary heritage, with over 1,500 titles to its name.

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