Crashaw

American  

[krash-aw] / ˈkræʃ ɔ /

noun

1. Richard, 1613–49, English poet.

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Crashaw British  

/ ˈkræʃɔː /

noun

1. Richard. 1613–49, English religious poet, noted esp for the Steps to the Temple (1646)

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Crashaw

Madeline Bersamina's opening solo in Kenneth Leighton's "A Hymn of the Nativity," a striking setting of verse by 17th-century poet Richard Crashaw, was another high point.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2010

See Notes and Illustrations at close of the poem, and our Essay on Teresa and Crashaw.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

In the 24 yeare of her age'—for a page on the first Mrs. Crashaw.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

Henry Vaughan, Silurist, uses 'wind' very much as Crashaw uses 'twin'd:' see s.v. in our edition.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

Richard Le Gallienne called him "Crashaw born again, but born greater."

From The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces by Kilmer, Joyce