The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I

"The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I" by Richard Crashaw is a treasury of 17th-century poems, blending earthly beauty with spiritual reflection. This assembly presents both holy and worldly poems from a writer celebrated for his passionate, faith-filled words. Readers will find famous pieces like "Steps to the Temple" along with "The Delights of the Muses", revealing the writer’s deep bond to both faith and the natural world. The book starts by offering a complete collection of formerly released works, and shines a light on those less known. The collection commences with admiration to powerful people, succeeded by words about the value of the writer's poetry as a key link between the period’s poetic manner and its spiritual flows.