Simon Jackson

In this engaging discussion, Helen Wilcox, an expert in English Literature, Victoria Moul, a specialist in early modern bilingual culture, and Simon Jackson, a music director and scholar, illuminate the life of poet George Herbert. They explore Herbert's unique blend of poetry and music, his influence on 17th-century Christianity, and the emotional depth of his works. Insights into his struggles with faith and chronic illness reveal the personal nature of his writing, while his lasting legacy continues to inspire both poets and worshippers today.