Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900, January 1st, 1998
Robert Herrick's poems have been classified as minor poetry due to their alleged lack of uniformity and continuous conscious purpose. However, some of Herrick's critics defended the poet by pointing out to the cohesiveness displayed by his poetry, 'Hesperides' in particular. His defenders further argued that Herrick's 'Hesperides' should be read in its entirety and upon the terms that the poet himself has articulated for it to be appreciated. A reevaluation of Herrick should consider the 'uncertain place' that books of lyric poetry had in 17th-century England.
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