George Herbert
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈhɜːbət/
/ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ˈhɜːrbərt/
- (1593-1633) an English poet and priest. He was one of the metaphysical poets and dealt with religious themes such as doubt, suffering and joy, using simple language. The collection The Temple was published in 1633 after his death.
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George Herbert