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Robert Herrick (1591-1674) was a 17th-century English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is best known for Hesperides, a book of poems that includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time".
Feb 20, 2017 · Algernon Charles Swinburne called Robert Herrick (1591-1674) the ‘greatest songwriter ever born of English race’. In this post, we’ve chosen ten of Robert Herrick’s best poems, most of which are beautifully short lyrics about a number of themes, from religion to love to untidy clothes.
Almost forgotten in the 18th century, and in the 19th century alternately applauded for his poetry’s lyricism and condemned for its “obscenities,” Robert Herrick is, in the latter half of the 20th century, finally becoming recognized as one of the most accomplished nondramatic poets of his age.
Robert Herrick (baptized August 24, 1591, London, England—died October 1674, Dean Prior, Devonshire) was an English cleric and poet, the most original of the “sons of Ben [Jonson],” who revived the spirit of the ancient classic lyric.
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Robert Herrick (1591-1674) was an English poet and clergyman who wrote pastoral and religious poems. Learn about his life, works, and influences, and read some of his poems online.
Nov 18, 2021 · Learn about Robert Herrick, an English poet and cleric who wrote over 2,500 poems, mostly love songs and celebrations of life. Discover his biography, works, style, influences and historical significance.
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To Daffodils. By Robert Herrick. Fair Daffodils, we weep to see. You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun. Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay, Until the hasting day. Has run.
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