George Herbert books in order
Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest
- Lived
- 1593–1633
- Country
- England
- Books
- 1
George Herbert published 1 poetry collection, beginning with The Temple (1633).
Updated September 2026
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The Temple
George Herbert's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Temple (1633)
About George Herbert
George Herbert was an English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devotional lyricists." He was born in Wales into an artistic and wealthy family and largely raised in England. He received a good education that led to his admission to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1609. He enrolled intending to become a priest, but became the University's Public Orator and attracted the attention of King James I. He sat in the Parliament of England in 1624 and briefly in 1625.
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George Herbert FAQ
- How many books has George Herbert written?
- George Herbert published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Herbert's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Temple.
- What is George Herbert's last book?
- The Temple (1633).
- What is George Herbert's most famous book?
- The Temple (1633) is George Herbert's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.