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Title: A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by an Anonymous Voluteer, and David Widger
Summary: "A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick" by Robert Herrick is a curated anthology of lyrical poetry crafted during the 17th century. This collection highlights Herrick's diverse themes, most notably his reflections on nature, love, and rural life, evoking a pastoral charm that resonates with readers. The preface and arrangement by Francis Turner Palgrave emphasize the need for this selection to make Herrick's work accessible to a broader audience, underscoring the poet's unique style and contributions to English poetry. The beginning of this collection introduces Herrick as a poet who encapsulates the beauty and simplicity of rural life, emphasizing his affinity for the elements of nature and the vibrancy of seasonal festivities. Herrick's poems celebrate the joys of youth, love, and the changing seasons, weaving an intimate tapestry of images that captivate the reader's imagination. The introductory pieces reflect his playful spirit and dedication to the arts, as he evokes themes of companionship, celebration, and the passage of time, setting the stage for a collection that delights in the lyrical expression and merriment of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herrick, Robert, 1591-1674
Editor: Palgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897
EBook No.: 1211
Published: Feb 1, 1998
Downloads: 284
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by an Anonymous Voluteer, and David Widger
Summary: "A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick" by Robert Herrick is a curated anthology of lyrical poetry crafted during the 17th century. This collection highlights Herrick's diverse themes, most notably his reflections on nature, love, and rural life, evoking a pastoral charm that resonates with readers. The preface and arrangement by Francis Turner Palgrave emphasize the need for this selection to make Herrick's work accessible to a broader audience, underscoring the poet's unique style and contributions to English poetry. The beginning of this collection introduces Herrick as a poet who encapsulates the beauty and simplicity of rural life, emphasizing his affinity for the elements of nature and the vibrancy of seasonal festivities. Herrick's poems celebrate the joys of youth, love, and the changing seasons, weaving an intimate tapestry of images that captivate the reader's imagination. The introductory pieces reflect his playful spirit and dedication to the arts, as he evokes themes of companionship, celebration, and the passage of time, setting the stage for a collection that delights in the lyrical expression and merriment of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herrick, Robert, 1591-1674
Editor: Palgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897
EBook No.: 1211
Published: Feb 1, 1998
Downloads: 284
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.