The Temple is a collection of religious poems by the 17th-century English poet and Anglican priest George Herbert. The poems explore themes of faith, devotion, and the spiritual journey, often using metaphors and imagery drawn from the Bible and the natural world. Herbert's work is characterized by its introspective and meditative tone, as well as its skillful use of form and language to convey profound spiritual insights. — George Herbert (1593-1633) was a Welsh-born English poet, orator, and Anglican priest. He was born into an artistic and wealthy family, and received a excellent education at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge. Herbert's poetry is characterized by its devotional nature, and he is considered one of the foremost metaphysical poets of the 17th century, alongside John Donne and Andrew Marvell.
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