Publisher's Synopsis
The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw is a collection of poems and prose by the English poet Richard Crashaw. The book features all of Crashaw's known works, including his religious poetry, secular poems, and translations from Latin and Italian. The collection is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of work. The first section includes Crashaw's religious poetry, which is characterized by its intense devotion and mystical imagery. The second section features his secular poetry, which is more playful and often explores themes of love and desire. The third section contains his translations, which demonstrate his skill as a linguist and his interest in the works of other poets. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, providing context for Crashaw's life and work, as well as notes explaining some of the more obscure references in his poetry. Overall, The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw is a comprehensive collection of the works of one of England's most important poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
