Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest George Herbert is one the most famous and popular of the metaphysical poets. The Poetry Foundation has described him as "a pivotal figure: enormously popular, deeply and broadly influential, and arguably the most skillful and important British devotional lyricist." All of Herbert's surviving poems are religious in nature, characterized by their directness of expression and many of which employ an intricate rhyme scheme. Included in this v...

Lord George Herbert's classic account of men and women in a Turkish bordello. Over the course of one night the inhabitants give accounts of how they came to be employed there, and of their vivid sexual histories.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The Temple by George Herbert is a timeless collection of devotional poetry that explores the depths of faith, the beauty of spiritual reflection, and the human desire for closeness with the divine. First published in 1633, Herbert's work stands as one of the most celebrated examples of English religious poetry, combining lyrical elegance with profound theological insight. The collection is divided into carefully structured sections, each presenting meditations, prayers, and contemplations ...

In this quietly powerful work, 17th-century Anglican poet and priest George Herbert offers a guide not only to pastoral duty but to spiritual leadership grounded in humility, devotion, and moral clarity. A Priest to the Temple, also known as The Country Parson, reflects Herbert's deep commitment to the Anglican tradition and his vision of the ideal parish priest. Through a series of short, meditative chapters, Herbert outlines the duties, conduct, and inner disposition of the parson—whose ...

This foundational text of social psychology presents the most complete summation of Mead's theory of symbolic interactionism.George Herbert Mead is widely recognized as one of the most brilliantly original American pragmatists. Although he had a profound influence on the development of social philosophy, he published no books in his lifetime. This makes the lectures collected in Mind, Self, and Society all the more remarkable, as they offer a rare synthesis...

George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as one of the foremost British devotional lyricists.All of Herbert's surviving English poems are on religious themes and are characterised by directness of expression enlivened by original but apt conceits in which, in the Metaphysical manner, the likeness is of function rather than visual.Herbe...

George Herbert (1593–1633) is widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet in the English language. His profound influence can be seen in the lasting popularity of his verse. This selection of one hundred lyric poems by Herbert is designed for readers to enjoy the beauty, spirituality, accessibility and humanity of his best verse. Each poem uses the authoritative text from the acclaimed Cambridge edition of Herbert's poems, presenting them in their original spelling in a clear and elega...

George Herbert combined the intellectual and the spiritual, the humble and the divine, to create some of the most moving devotional poetry in the English language. His deceptively simple verse uses the ingenious arguments typical of seventeenth-century 'metaphysical' poets, and unusual imagery drawn from musical structures, the natural world and domestic activity to explore a mosaic of Biblical themes. From the wit and wordplay of 'The Pulley' and the formal experimentation of 'Easter Wing...

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"Pushed" by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols is a compelling exploration of human resilience and the struggle against adversity. The narrative follows the journey of its protagonist as they navigate through life's challenges, pushing against the constraints imposed by society and personal circumstances. Nichols masterfully weaves themes of determination, hope, and the quest for identity, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of being pushed to their limits. The vivid character...

"Pushed" by George Herbert Fosdike Nichols is a compelling exploration of human resilience and the struggle against adversity. The narrative follows the journey of its protagonist as they navigate through life's challenges, showcasing the strength of the human spirit. Nichols masterfully weaves themes of determination and hope throughout the story, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of being pushed to their limits. The vivid character development and engaging plot make it...