Concinnity
The OED describes this as a 'skilful and harmonious adaptation or fitting together of parts; harmony, congruity, consistency'. Â The adjective...
Cockatrice
Drury tells us that 'according to Pliny and alchemical tradition, this was a mythical serpent, coiled and fiery, perversely hatched...
As a conqueror enters a surprised city
For Valentine's Day, a heart-warming account by the first biographer of the poet George Herbert on how he met his...
More plentiful than …
An ambiguous metaphor for plenty, since it is entirely subjective whether you consider hope to be plentiful or not. In...
Can there be any day but this?
These lovely lines are from George Herbert's poem 'Easter', and that is the day of which he says there is...
Close to your heart
I've heard of people keeping letters, including under their pillow, but never one permanently about your person. This letter from...
A poet’s prayer
In fact, a prayer for any writer. Having just read John Drury's marvelous appreciation of George Herbert's life and his...
Joy’s handsell
This rare word refers to 'a new year's present to wish good luck', or a foretaste, as used in George...
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