George Herbert (1593-1633)

George Herbert (1593-1633) was a Welsh Metaphysical poet and a priest. His work is known for complicated visual metaphors and the frequent use of "shape poems" (see "Easter-Wings" and "The Altar" below).

For the GRE Literature exam, associate the following works with George Herbert. Read each linked text at least once.

1. "The Pulley"
-"yet wearinesse may toss him to my breast"

2. "The Collar"
-"I will abroad"; "Call in thy death's head there" ; "Childe: And I reply'd, My Lord."

3. "Easter-Wings"
-Shaped like angel's wings, rotated 90 degrees.

4. "The Altar"
-Shaped like an altar; altar = heart