“Sorrow was all my soul; I scarce believed, Till grief did tell me roundly, that I lived.”
Quote by George Herbert
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George Herbert
George Herbert, a renowned English poet, was born on April 3, 1593, and died on March 1, 1633. Known for his religious poetry, Herbert's works blend personal faith with profound philosophy, exerting a profound influence on poetry in the postmodern era. more
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Source: The works of George Herbert. containing Parentalia, the 2nd copy wanting the 1st sheet of vol.2].
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Source: The poetical works of George Herbert
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Source: The poetical works of George Herbert and Reginald Heber: With memoirs. Eight engravings on steel
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Source: The poetical works of George Herbert