"A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick" by Robert Herrick is a collection of poems from the 1600s that sings about country living, affection, and the great outdoors. Hand-picked and put together by Francis Turner Palgrave, this assortment shares Herrick's poems with more people, showing off what made him special as a writer during his time. From start to finish, Herrick paints pictures of youthful happiness, heartfelt connections, and watching the Earth change with the seasons. The opening poems highlight Herrick's fun-loving personality and enthusiasm for creative endeavors, touching on the importance of friendship, parties, and how time marches onward, inviting you into a realm where poetry and festivities dance hand-in-hand.
A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick
By Robert Herrick
Step back in time with poems that capture the beauty of nature, the thrill of romance, and the simple joys of country living.
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About the AuthorRobert Herrick was a 17th-century English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is best known for Hesperides, a book of poems. This includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", with the first line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may".
Robert Herrick was a 17th-century English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is best known for Hesperides, a book of poems. This includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", with the first line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may".
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