Robert Herrick: The Last Elizabethan

By Leon Mandell II

Book Overview

Robert Herrick: The Last Elizabethan is a comprehensive biography written by Leon Mandell II that delves into the life and works of the English poet and cleric, Robert Herrick. The book explores Herrick's upbringing, education, and early career as a poet, as well as his religious beliefs and eventual ordination as a priest in the Church of England. Mandell II also offers detailed analyses of Herrick's most famous works, including his collection of poems entitled Hesperides, which is considered a seminal work of English poetry. The book examines Herrick's literary influences, his use of classical mythology and pastoral themes, and his contributions to the development of the English lyric poem. In addition to Herrick's literary achievements, the book also explores his personal life, including his relationships with women, his financial struggles, and his eventual retirement from the church. Mandell II draws upon a wealth of historical and literary sources to paint a vivid portrait of this important figure in English literature and history. Overall, Robert Herrick: The Last Elizabethan is an engaging and informative biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of the most significant poets of the seventeenth century.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: 1432584669
• ISBN13: 9781432584665
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"