George Herbert poet from United Kingdom was born on April 3, 1593, had 39 years and died on March 1, 1633. Poems were written in Renaissance mainly in English language. Dominant movement is metaphysical.
Top ten poems George Herbert
The Odour. 2 Cor. II.
... This broth of smells, that feeds and fats my minde ...
Easter Wings
... Then shall the fall further the flight in me ...
Peace
... Whom when for PeaceI did demand, he thus began: ...
Love
... " "You must sit down," says Love "and taste my meat ...
Love (III)
... You must sit down, says Love, and tast me meat: ...
The Collar
... I will abroad. Call in thy death's head there: tie up thy fears ...
Virtue
... Sweet spring, full of sweet days and roses, ...
The Pulley
... Then beauty flowed, then wisdom, honour, pleasure: ...
Redemption
... I straight returned, and knowing his great birth, ...
The Altar
... These stones to praise thee may not cease ...
