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Herbert, George

(1593-1633) British writer. George Herbert's devotional poems, combining reverence with a homely familiarity with religious experience, were published after his death.

British Literature

Drop by this brief and touching bio of the man who turned away from the excesses of the Renaissance to follow his religious devotion offers several links.

Cyber Hymnal

Offers a biography of the poet and cleric along with the music and lyrics to several of the hymns he wrote during his life. Listen to clips.

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