The Temple

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By George Herbert

Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry

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The Temple by George Herbert is a remarkable collection of metaphysical poetry. The book intricately explores themes of faith, spirituality, and human experience through a series of devotional poems. Herbert's work delves into the nuances of personal devotion and the search for divine connection, offering profound insights into the relationship between the earthly and the divine.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate exploring the beauty of metaphysical poetry woven with deep religious and philosophical themes. The works exude a sincere devotion and artistic expression that can offer a profound spiritual and cultural experience to those interested in classic literature and spiritual introspection.

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A collectible new Penguin Classics series: beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets.

On his deathbed, George Herbert entrusted the manuscript of The Temple to his friend Nicholas Ferrar, asking him to publish it if he thought it was worthy. Herbert died in 1633, and the collection was published the same year to great acclaim, subsequently becoming one of the best-loved collections in the English language.

The Temple is an astounding collection of verse poems—an extended meditation on man's relationship to God that is characterised by Herbert's clarity and directness of style. It includes such favourites as 'The Collar', 'The Pearl' and 'Love', with its beautiful opening lines: 'Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, / Guilty of dust and sin'.

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By George Herbert

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ISBN: 9780241303078

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

George Herbert (1593-1693) was a Welsh-born poet, orator and Anglican priest. Born in Montgomery to an aristocratic family, Herbert was raised primarily in England where he was educated at Westminster School and then Trinity College, Cambridge. Herbert showed promise in politics and was appointed University Orator at Cambridge and served in the parliament of King James I. In 1630 Herbert abandoned his political career and took holy orders in the Church of England.