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Lifetime: 1621 - 1695 Passed: ≈ 329 years ago

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Henry Vaughan

Books by Henry Vaughan

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World

Poetry Philosophy Religion
Epiphany Religion Nature Faith Hope Spirituality Mortality Mysticism Metaphysical Lyrical Verse Transcendence

The World is an extended poem that explores themes of faith, nature, and the human condition. Vaughan's writing is often characterized by its use of paradox, ambiguity, and metaphysical imagery, and in The World, he explores the complex relationship...

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True Christmas

Poetry Religion
Christmas Religion Medical Metaphysical English poetry Welsh poetry

**The True Christmas** is a collection of poems by Henry Vaughan, a Welsh metaphysical poet. The poems explore the themes of the birth of Christ, the Incarnation, and the Christian life. Vaughan's poetry is known for its rich imagery, its use of para...