A rich and elegant biography of one of England's greatest devotional poets.
In Music at Midnight, Anglican priest and literary scholar John Drury offers a profound exploration of the life, faith, and literary genius of George Herbert (1593–1633). Far more than a traditional biography, this book weaves together Herbert’s personal struggles, pastoral ministry, and spiritual poetry, revealing how each informed the other.
Set against the backdrop of early 17th-century England, Drury’s account brings alive the musicality, theological depth, and emotional vulnerability of Herbert’s verse. An essential read for lovers of sacred poetry, Anglican spirituality, and English literary history.