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

It is characteristic of Crashaw to give a first-sketch, and afterwards fill in other details to complete the scene or portraiture.

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

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 Richard Crashaw

In all the editions save that of 1652 the respective portions of Cowley and Crashaw are alternated as Question and Answer, after a fashion of the day exemplified by Pembroke and Rudyard and others.

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

The heading in 1646, 1648 and 1670 accordingly is 'On Hope, by way of Question and Answer, between A. Cowley and R. Crashaw.'

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

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