Herbert, George
The Temple
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241303078
- author:
- Herbert, George
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 18.7 x 12 x 3.2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Temple by George Herbert is a stunning collection of verse poems that explore man's relationship to God. Published in 1633, this slim volume presents Herbert's most famous work as it was originally published.
Designed with beautiful typography and set against a rich background, these clothbound editions are the ultimate gift for poetry lovers. The Temple is an astounding collection of verse poems that includes favourites such as 'The Collar' and 'Love', with its beautiful opening lines: 'Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, / Guilty of dust and sin'.
With its clarity and directness of style, this collection has become one of the best-loved in the English language. A must-have for anyone interested in poetry, The Temple is a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.