The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2
Notes by Algernon Charles Swinburne · Edited by Alfred W. Pollard
"The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2" by Robert Herrick is a collection of poetry published in 1648. This monumental work contains 1200 lyrical poems that established the English Cavalier poet's lasting reputation. Rich with carpe diem themes urging readers to seize the day, the collection includes immortal verses about gathering rosebuds and the fleeting nature of time. From celebrations of youth and beauty to reflections on mortality, Herrick's poems capture both human passion and divine contemplation in memorable, flowing language.
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