Thomas Traherne (c. 1636-1674) was an English poet, clergyman, theologian, and religious writer. Centuries, his best known work, was first published in 1908 after having been miraculously discovered in manuscript ten years earlier. Perhaps more than any spiritual writer of his age, Traherne is profoundly cognizant of the Glory of the Lord as it abides in Creation. His writing conveys an ardent, almost childlike love of God comparable to similar themes in the works of such later poets as William Blake, Walt Whitman, and Gerard Manley Hopkins
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Thomas Traherne was an English poet and clergyman whose writings are characterized by an intense, scholarly spirituality. His work, which frequently explores the glory of creation and an intimate relationship with God, conveys an ardent, almost childlike love for the divine. Traherne's poetry, associated with the metaphysical poets, exhibits themes akin to later writers like William Blake and Walt Whitman. His love for the natural world evokes Romanticism two centuries before the movement itself.




The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne, 1636?-1674, from the original manuscripts
- 180 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The book is a faithful reproduction of an original text, preserving its content and style. It offers readers an authentic experience of the work, capturing the essence of the author's voice and intent. This reproduction makes it accessible to a new audience while maintaining the integrity of the original material.
The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne
- 298 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne, 1636?-1674; From the original manuscripts, With a Memoir of the Author
in large print
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature more accessible, it emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in reading.