Robert Herrick published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq (1648).
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Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq
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Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq (1648)
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About Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick was a 17th-century English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is best known for Hesperides, a book of poems. This includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", with the first line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may".
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- How many books has Robert Herrick written?
- Robert Herrick published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Herrick's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq.
- What is Robert Herrick's last book?
- Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq (1648).
- What is Robert Herrick's most famous book?
- Heſperides: Or, the Works Both Humane & Divine of Robert Herrick, Eſq (1648) is Robert Herrick's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert Herrick's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Robert Herrick are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.