Delight in Disorder
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Delight in Disorder is a collection of poems by Robert Herrick that was first published in 1648. The poems are mostly short and lyrical, and they celebrate the pleasures of life, love, and nature. Herrick was a master of the carpe diem theme, and his poems urge readers to enjoy the present moment because life is short. The poems in Delight in Disorder are full of vivid imagery and sensual detail. Herrick describes the beauty of the natural world, the joys of love, and the pleasures of food and drink. He also writes about the darker side of life, including death and poverty. However, even in his darkest poems, Herrick never loses his sense of wonder and joy. Delight in Disorder is a charming and witty collection that offers a glimpse into the world of a seventeenth-century poet. Herrick's poems are full of life and passion, and they continue to be enjoyed by readers today.Book Details
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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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