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Herbert [ˈhɜːbət] n
1. (Biographies / Herbert, Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1648) M, English, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher, WRITING: poet) Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583-1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views 2. (Biographies / Herbert, George (1593-1633) M, English, WRITING: poet) his brother, George. 1593-1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633) 3. (Biographies / Herbert, Zbigniew (1924-1998) M, Polish, WRITING: poet, THEATRE: dramatist) Zbigniew (əzˈbɪgnɪəf), 1924-98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Of all our religious poets, of this time at least, George Herbert is the greatest. Herbert Pocket (for Herbert was the pale young gentleman's name) still rather confounded his intention with his execution. Martin had heard Herbert Spencer quoted several times in the park, but one afternoon a disciple of Spencer's appeared, a seedy tramp with a dirty coat buttoned tightly at the throat to conceal the absence of a shirt. |
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