A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick (baptized 24 August 1591 – buried 15 October 1674) was a distinguished 17th-century English lyric poet and cleric. Renowned for his rich and vibrant use of language and the sensual themes woven throughout his work, Herrick's poetry is marked by its playful grace, and he is often considered one of the most important poets of the Cavalier tradition. Herrick's only book of poems, 'Hesp...