A Selection From The Lyrical Poems Of Robert Herrick

By Robert Herrick

Book Overview

""A Selection From The Lyrical Poems Of Robert Herrick"" is a collection of poems written by the 17th-century English poet Robert Herrick. The book features a variety of lyrical poems that showcase Herrick's wit, charm, and romantic sensibilities. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, religion, and the fleeting nature of life. Herrick's use of vivid imagery, playful language, and clever wordplay make this collection a delightful read for poetry lovers. The book is a testament to Herrick's skill as a poet and his enduring influence on English literature.I Sing Of May-poles, Hock-carts, Wassails, Wakes, Of Bride-grooms, Brides, And Of Their Bridal-cakes. I Write Of Youth, Of Love;--and Have Access By These, To Sing Of Cleanly Wantonness; I Sing Of Dews, Of Rains, And, Piece By Piece, Of Balm, Of Oil, Of Spice, And Ambergris.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419103199
• ISBN13: 9781419103193
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"