# Herrick — The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. character guide

> Herrick in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** 30 Herrick

**First appearance:** 0022-christmas

## Who they are

A poet referenced in the Christmas chapters.

## In the story

### [Rural Funerals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/rural-funerals)

Quoted for his poetic dirge and floral imagery at funerals.

### [Christmas Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/christmas-day)

The poet whose works are quoted by Mr. Bracebridge and used for the Christmas carol sung at family prayers.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/endnotes)

Quoted for his poem on Twelfth Night and Lamb's Wool.

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