Similar to his poem, "Easter Wings," Herbert's "The Altar" uses form to mirror the content or meaning of the text. In "The Altar," the speaker describes an altar comprised of his "heart" (line 2) and "cemented with tears" (line 2). Essentially, theā¦
Ten copies illustrated with original water-colored paintings by Donna Thomas; letterpress on handmade paper; bound by printer in brown and orange leather case with brass clasp.