Herbert as a religious poet.

  MEG – 01: BRITISH POETRY

ASSIGNMENT 2021 - 2022

3. Consider Herbert as a religious poet.

Ans. Herbert's Distinguishing Traits

Certain features can be noted in Herbert's poetry which distinguishes his poetry from the other poets of his time.

His poems are simple and lucid which suggests of an excellent technical skill. Herbert was able to manipulate his

verses in order to reflect thematic patterns, a skill which can also be seen in Milton. His choice of words which appears to be simple, expand outwards in accordance with the given context of the poem. For example, let us consider his poem The Pulley. This poem talks about God bestowing al I the gifts to man except one. And that would be peace so that it acts like a pulley to draw man back to the divine grace.

 

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