Selected Poems

Autori

• Robert Herrick

Parametri

• 120 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Letteratura britannica
• Narrativa
• Poesia

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The life of Robert Herrick, a prominent poet from Devon, reveals his connections to notable literary figures like Ben Jonson and his journey through the Church. After studying at Cambridge, he served as chaplain to the Duke of Buckingham and later became the vicar of Dean Prior, where he lived until the Cromwellian period led to his expulsion due to royalist beliefs. His experiences reflect the tensions of his time, enriching his poetic voice and perspective.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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