The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2
The Hesperides and Noble Numbers, published together in 1648, contain nearly all the poetry of Robert Herrick, the Devon parson who was the most musical of the Cavalier lyricists. This two-volume edition by Alfred Pollard, with a preface by Swinburne, gives the more than 1,100 short poems of the Hesperides, among them Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Corinna's Going a-Maying, Delight in Disorder, Upon Julia's Clothes and the Night-Piece to Julia, poems to his imaginary mistresses, epigrams on his neighbors, country festivals, fairies and flowers, and the religious verse of the Noble Numbers that closes the collection. Herrick's subjects are small and his craftsmanship exact, and the pleasure he takes in the passing moment is the reason he is still read. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first poems free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2
The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 by Robert Herrick can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 in the public domain?
Yes. The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 by Robert Herrick is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2?
About 9 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2?
The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 by Robert Herrick is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
