4 Things to Love about Herbert's Poetry | Close Reading George Herbert

George Herbert's poetry is full of delights. Through close readings of "The Altar," "A Wreath," "The Flower," and "Love III," this video introduces some of the most beloved aspects of George Herbert's poetry: his formal variety and architecture, figurative language, surprise endings, and devotional sweetness.

Introduction 0:00-1:53
1. Architecture (The Altar & A Wreath) 1:53-10:46
2. Figurative Language (The Flower) 10:46-17:59
3. Surprise Endings (Redemption) 18:00-22:07
4. Devotional Sweetness (Love 3) 22:07-28:10
Conclusion 28:11-28:44

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