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George Herbert
This is a fairly comprehensive site produced by college students. It includes a biography of Herbert, an example of his work, and an annotated bibliography.
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Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Sacred Poets: George Herbert's Personality
This scholarly site analyzes Herbert's work and compares it to the writings of several of his contemporaries. Viewers should note that there are four separate pages about Herbert, linked at the bottom of each page.
Luminarium
Luminarium: George Herbert (1593 1633)
The Luminarium site provides biographical information, as well as links to Herbert's writing, and to essays about his works. Excellent site.
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George Herbert, Priest and Poet
This biography focuses on Herbert's life in the church and on his character. His poetry is discussed as an extention of his faith.
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Goucher College: George Herbert, "The Temple"
From material for a college course, this site provides an overview of Herbert's "The Temple," as well as noting issues that affect some individual poems. There are also some research suggestions.
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Passions in Poetry: George Herbert 1593 1633
This brief biography of Herbert is accompanied by the texts of fifteen of his poems. The poems have no commentary with them.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of George Herbert
Get a taste of metaphysical poetry from one of the most famous metaphysical poets, George Herbert. Here are 21 of his poems, as well as some brief biographical information.
English Verse
English Verse: George Herbert (1593 1632)
English priest George Herbert's life is briefly sketched here and the text of several of his poems is included.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: George Herbert (1593 1633) Easter Wings
"Easter Wings" is George Herbert's best-known poem. This site provides the text with some notes to help understanding. Links take viewer to some of Herbert's other poems.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "A Priest to the Temple"
From a scholarly work, this page from Bartelby.com discusses Herbert's "A Priest to the Temple," and shows it as a reflection of Herbert's own character.
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Western Michigan University:george Herbert, "The Collar"
The text of Herbert's poem, "The Collar," in modern English. A link takes the viewer to the poem in its original spelling.
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George Herbert
The Luminarium site provides biographical information, as well as links to Herbert's writing, and to essays about his works. Excellent site.