The Life Of George Herbert Of Bemerton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163284674)

The Life of George Herbert of Bemerton is a biography written by John J. Daniell. The book tells the story of George Herbert, a 17th-century English poet and priest. Herbert was born into a wealthy family and was educated at Cambridge University. After university, he became a courtier and served in Parliament before deciding to become a priest.The book follows Herbert's life as a priest, including his time as a rector in the small village of Bemerton. Herbert was known for his devotion to God and his poetry, which he saw as a way to communicate his faith to others. The book includes many of Herbert's poems and explores the religious themes that run through his work.The Life of George Herbert of Bemerton also delves into the political and religious turmoil of Herbert's time. England was divided between Catholics and Protestants, and Herbert was caught in the middle of this conflict. The book explores how Herbert navigated these difficult times and remained true to his faith.Overall, The Life of George Herbert of Bemerton is a comprehensive biography of a fascinating figure in English literature and religious history. It offers readers a window into the world of 17th-century England and the life of a man who was deeply committed to his faith and his art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John J. Daniell
ISBN-10: 116328467X
ISBN-13: 9781163284674
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d