“Get to live; Then live, and use it; else, it is not true That thou hast gotten. Surely use alone Makes money not a contemptible stone.”
Quote by George Herbert
Work
Herbert's Poems and Country Parson. A new edition; with the life of the author; from Izaak Walton
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. 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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