Book detail: Herbert's Poems and Country Parson. A new edition; with the life of the author; from Izaak Walton is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This volume presents a new edition of the writings of George Herbert, a 17th-century English poet and Anglican priest. It brings together his collection of religious poems, often noted for their devotional and metaphysical qualities, and his practical guide for rural clergy, The Country Parson. The edition is supplemented by a life of Herbert authored by Izaak Walton, a contemporary biographer known for his accounts of literary and religious figures. The book offers readers both Herbert's poetic works and his pastoral advice, contextualized by Walton's biographical narrative.
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