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George Herbert (1593–1633)
Herbert, George. An English poet; born in Montgomery Castle, Montgomeryshire, April 3, 1593; died at Bemerton, Wiltshire, Feb. 1633. He was of high birth and breeding and profound learning. His genial saintliness is reflected in his devotional poetry. His poem ‘Sweet Day, So Cool, So Calm, So Bright’ is probably best known and most often quoted. His poems were published posthumously as ‘The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations.’ (See Critical and Biographical Introduction).