Henry VaughanThere is no portrait of Metaphysical poet Henry Vaughan (1621-95), and little documentation of his life. However, at the tercentenary of his death his writing remains as influential as ever and the writer continues to fascinate. Stevie Davies uses her skills as a novelist and critic to bring to life her now distant subject |
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Preface and Acknowledgements | 7 |
and George Herbert | 78 |
And My Selfe | 171 |
Copyright | |
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