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Synopsis
A scholarly edition of George Herbert’s complete works, presenting the book’s material with careful sourcing and scholarly apparatus. It compiles verse and prose with original and early editions, plus material hitherto unprinted and inedited from Williams manuscripts, all translated where needed.
This volume also includes a structured critical essay on the life and writings, offering context that enhances understanding of Herbert’s work. Essays, notes, illustrations, and translations deepen appreciation for the author’s religious verse and prose, while preserving the historical voice of the originals. The edition aims to illuminate the connection between life, writings, and their enduring influence.
What you’ll experience
- A richly annotated text with variants and editorial notes
- A comprehensive essay on Herbert’s life, work, and influence
- Translations and scholarly apparatus that reveal historical context
- Illustrations and facsimiles that accompany the text
Ideal for readers of literary biography, religious poetry, and early modern English verse, as well as students and scholars seeking a complete, well-documented edition of Herbert’s writings.
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