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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Example Sentences

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

Richard Crashaw grows on us the more insight we gain.

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

I. of the first really worthy edition of the complete Poetry of Richard Crashaw, while Vol.

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

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 Crashaw, Richard