Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystical Poets of the English Church is a literary work written by Percy Herbert Osmond and published in 1919. The book is a collection of poems by various English poets from the 16th and 17th centuries, who were known for their mystical and spiritual themes. The poets featured in the book include John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, Henry Vaughan, and Thomas Traherne, among others. Osmond provides a detailed introduction to each poet, discussing their life, work, and the mystical themes that are present in their poetry. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of English literature, as well as those interested in the spiritual and mystical aspects of poetry.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.