“Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv'n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
Herbert's Poems: with his Country Parson. A new edition to which is prefixed, the life of the author; from I. Walton
This book is a compilation of poems by the poet Herbert, enhanced with a new edition featuring additional content. The new edition is introduced by a biography of Herbert, authored by I. Walton. more
Author
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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