| Richard Crashaw England (1613 - 1649) Timeline Christian : Catholic Poems by Richard Crashaw Books - Links |
As a Catholic sympathizer, Richard Crashaw was forced into exile in France for some time during the English civil wars.
He married twice, both wives dying soon after the marriage.
Richard Crashaw's poetry is often listed among the favorites of the English Metaphysical Poets, a group that includes George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, and John Donne.
Crashaw's poetry in Steps to the Temple (1646) makes some obvious references to Herbert's work, and Crashaw admits to being influenced by Herbert, but Crashaw's poetry is less overtly "religious" and more immediately mystical. Some of his poetry even makes free use of sensual, even erotic imagery that has shocked many commentators through the years, but it reflects the mystic's instinct to convey ecstatic awareness in even its most physical experiences.
Poems by Richard Crashaw
- A Song
- The Flaming Heart or the Life of the Glorious S. Teresa
- To the Name above every Name, the Name of Jesus
Recommended Books: Richard Crashaw
Related Links
meta
http://athena.english.vt.edu/~jmooney/renmats/meta.htm
A brief introduction to the main figures of the English Metaphysical Poets movement.
RPO - Selected Poetry of Richard Crashaw
http://eir.library.utoronto.ca/rpo/display/poet84.html
Representative Poetry Online. Several poems and poem excerpts by Crashaw.
Poet: Richard Crashaw
http://www.poemhunter.com/richard-crashaw/poet-7147/
Several poems by Crashaw online.
Richard Crashaw Books and Articles
http://www.questia.com/library/literature/literature-of-specific-countries/british-literature/17th-century/richard-crashaw.jsp
Links to several articles on the poetry and mysticism of Richard Crashaw.
Richard Crashaw: Steps Temple, Delights Muses
http://www.britlit.org/crashaw.index1.shtml
The complete text of Steps to the Steps to the Temple collection and some of The Delights of the Muses online.
Richard Crashaw
http://www.answers.com/topic/richard-crashaw
A couple of brief biographies online.
