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Luminarium: Richard Lovelace (1618 1657)
This is the perfect site for the student of Richard Lovelace. It contains famous lines from several of his poems, a brief biography, a list of many of his poems which can be read on-line from this site, critical essays written on his...
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Luminarium: English Literature: Early 17th Century: Works of Richard Lovelace
This site contains links to texts of many works by Richard Lovelace. "The world will have forgotten all the great masterpieces of literature when it forgets Lovelace's three verses to Lucasta on his going to the wars." --Thomas Aldrich
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Luminarium: The Works of John Donne
A clickable list to selected full-text works by John Donne, including songs, sonnets, elegies, epigrams, and satires.
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Cal Poly Univ.: Metaphysical Poetry & English Composition
A wonderful essay by Steven Marx of Cal Poly University about teaching metaphysical poetry. Gives insight to the literary style and the poets Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
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Luminarium: Richard Lovelace (1618 1657)
A site with links to many helpful pages on the English poet, Richard Lovelace. Information from his life to his works.
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Luminarium: To Lucasta, "The Rose"/richard Lovelace
The text to The Rose, written by Richard Lovelace for Lucasta.
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Luminarium: Gratiana Dauncing and Singing: Richard Lovelace
The text to Richard Lovelace's "Gratiana Dauncing and Singing".
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Luminarium: Richard Lovelace: "The Scrutinie"
The Text to Richard Lovelace's poem, "The Scrutinie".
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Luminarium: The Works of Richard Crashaw
A list of the works of Richard Crashaw, as well as links to the text of each piece.
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Luminarium: The Cavalier Poets
This site provides an indepth introduction to the Cavalier Poets. Includes links to related people and topics.
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Passions in Poetry: Thomas Carew 1594 1640
This site includes a short introduction to Thomas Carew and a biographical sketch of the poet. Also included are links to the text of several of Carew's poems.
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Fu Jen Catholic University: Metaphysical Poetry
This site from the Fu Jen University describes the term "metaphysical" and gives history and definition of the term "metaphysical poet" as coined by critic Samuel Johnson.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of George Herbert
Get a taste of metaphysical poetry from one of the most famous metaphysical poets, George Herbert. Here are 21 of his poems, as well as some brief biographical information.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Robert Herrick
Links to 23 of Robert Herrrick's best loved poems, which can be read on-line. Some explanatory notes are included, as well as brief biographical information.
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University of Toronto: Poetry of Richard Lovelace
This site contains four poems by Richard Lovelace: "The Snail," "Song to Amarantha, that she would Dishevel her Hair," "To Althea from Prison," and "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars."
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Andrew Marvell
Get a taste of the metaphysical style by reading selected works of Andrew Marvell, noted metaphysical poet of the 17th century.
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University of Toronto: Poetry of Sir John Suckling
This site from the University of Toronto provides links to seven poems by Cavalier poet, Sir John Suckling. Biographical information is also provided.
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University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of Thomas Carew
This site provides links to nine of Cavalier poet Thomas Carew's best known poems.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Richard Crashaw Poetry
This site from the University of Toronto has information on one of the noted 17th century Metaphysical Poets. Get a feel of the metaphysical style by viewing Crashaw's poetry on-line.
University of Maryland
Romantic Circles Praxis Series
Use this informative site that serves as a host of the primary anthologies available in the field of Romantic literature. This comprehensive site will help you develop more knowledge of British Romantic authors and their works.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: John Donne
A nice, easy-to-read page with info on John Donne. Gives good insight into the metaphysical style of poetry with links to several of his poems. RL.9-10.10a&b text complexity
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Jean De La Fontaine
Biographical sketch from The New Advent with an emphasis on La Fontaine's spiritual life. Details his religious training, as well as his major literary works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
Ancestry
Richard Lovelace: Chronology of His L Ife
A timeline of events in Richard Lovelace's life and two of his poems can be found here.