His first works were a series of Latin verses on Prince Henry's death and he was soon appointed public orator at Trinity College. Outlandish Proverbs is a collection of pithy sayings in translation, while his guide for a country parson was published posthumously. In fact, upon his death he sent his works to Nicholas Ferrar with instructions to either burn or publish them. A volume subtitled "Sacred Poems and Ejaculations"
His first works were a series of Latin verses on Prince Henry's death and he was soon appointed public orator at Trinity College. Outlandish Proverbs is a collection of pithy sayings in translation, while his guide for a country parson was published posthumously. In fact, upon his death he sent his works to Nicholas Ferrar with instructions to either burn or publish them. A volume subtitled "Sacred Poems and Ejaculations" was promptly released, it contained such works as "The Elixir," "The Agony," "The Pulley" and the famous pattern poems "The Altar" and "Easter Wings." FTP identify this Metaphysical poet best known for his collection The Temple.
His first works were a series of Latin verses on Prince Henry's death and he was soon appointed public orator at Trinity College.