To his coy mistress Context Flashcards
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Historical
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Written in English Interregnum
To his coy mistress considered too satirical could only be published posthumously
2
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Metaphysical poetry
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Highly intellectual
Makes use of strange imagery
Witty and elaborate style
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Andrew Marvell
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Sat in the house of commons
Reputation as a patriotic political writer due to his satirical writing
Not popular poet during his lifetime
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Marvell’s poetic style
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To his coy mistress combines love poem conventions
Carpe diam
Metaphysical elements
