
Theeves and murderers: there I him espied, I straight return'd, and knowing his great birth,Ĭities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts:Īt length I heard a ragged noise and mirth Many of these poems are from his book The Templeĭefine Metaphysical Conceit and look for examples in Herbert's poetry.Ī new small-rented lease, and cancell th' old.Ībout some land, which he had dearly bought He is known for his poetry and care of his parish.īiography, Portrait, Picture of his church He was rector in Bemerton, near Salisbury.

George Herbert was educated at Cambridge, became a public orator, then ordained in 1630. Home > By Subject > Poetry > Poems of George Herbert, 1593-1633 Poems of George Herbert, 1593-1633īorn in Montgomery, Wales.
