The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 by Robert Herrick
Herrick, Robert, 1591-1674
"The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2" by Robert Herrick is a collection of poetry published in 1648. This monumental work contains 1200 lyrical poems that established the English Cavalier poet's lasting reputation. Rich with carpe diem themes urging readers to seize the day, the collection includes immortal verses about gathering rosebuds and the fleeting nature of time. From celebrations of youth and beauty to reflections on mortality, Herrick's poems capture both human passion and divine contemplation in memorable, flowing language. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Herrick, Robert, 1591-1674 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909 |
| Editor | Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944 |
| Title | The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperides_(poetry_collection) |
| Credits | Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22421 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Last Update | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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