Literature Library author
Robert Herrick
A concise guide to Robert Herrick's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Robert Herrick (1591–1674) was a poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with Kingdom of England. Major works and useful reading starting points include Hesperides and To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time. Key themes include time and mortality, love and sensual pleasure, and ritual, nature, and the carpe diem tradition.
Reading pathway
Begin with To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.