George Herbert (1593 - 1633)

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George Herbert was born to a noble family in Wales; his mother was patron to John Donne who dedicated his 'Holy Sonnets' to her. He was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College Cambridge, where in 1620 he was elected to the prestigious post of Public Orator. His first two sonnets were sent to his mother in 1610. On the theme that the love of God is a worthier subject for verse than the love of woman. They foreshadowed his future religious and poetic inclinations, but at first Herbe.. Continue..

Some of George Herbert Poems

Easter Wings

Peace

Love

Love (III)

The Collar

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Quote from Author

	A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread.

- George Herbert

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