Poems And Country Parson

George Herbert, Welsh poet, hymn writer, orator and Anglican priest, was noted for unfailing care for his parishioners, bringing the sacraments to them when they were ill, and providing food and clothing for those in need.

Long studied for historical, biographical, or sociological purposes, 'The Country Parson' has not received the literary appreciation it deserves. Through an analysis exploring genre, themes, topics, emphasis, context, and models, this study finds the book to be a carefully conceived and executed piece of literary prose.