Herbert, George

Herbert, George (1593 - 1633)

Biography

Herbert's poems were first published shortly after his death, in The Temple, Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations by Mr. George Herbert, 1633. Some of them had already circulated in MS. His poems are so full of biblical echoes or quotations, and his images so often liturgical, that only full annotation (rather than mere reference) can properly bring out his indebtedness.

Given Name
George
Family Name
Herbert
Birth Date
April 3, 1593
Death Date
February 0, 1633
Nationality
Family Relations
father : Richard Herbert
mother : Magdalen Herbert
brother : Edward Herbert
brother : Henry Herbert
brother : Thomas Herbert
wife : Jane Herbert (from 5 Mar. 1628)
Education
Occupations
  • Prelector



  • Deacon



Literary Period
Literary Movement
Illness
First RPO Edition
1997