![Image of the first marked page of Chris Larham's essay on 'The Collar' [22 out of 25, 2000/2001].](https://i0.wp.com/sharedsapience.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/the-collar-george-herbert-poetry-essay-six-image-one.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Drawing heavily on the traditions of his contemporary metaphysical poets, George Herbert passionately relates a turning point in his life in “The Collar”. Herbert attempts to convey his inner angst at the crossroads of his life, with the theme of religion a prominent feature of the poem.[…]
