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Chrysomela

by Robert Herrick

A golden poem that captures the beauty and fragility of a butterfly. Chrysomela is a poem by Robert Herrick that celebrates the beauty and fragility of a butterfly. The poem is written in the form of an ode, and it uses vivid imagery to describe the butterfly's wings, its flight, and its brief lifespan.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1884

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Robert Herrick (baptized August 24, 1591 – buried October 15, 1674) was an English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is best known for Hesperides, a book of poems published in 1648.Early life and edu...

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