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Andrew Marvell was an English poet and politician, remembered for 17th-century metaphysical lyrics such as To His Coy Mistress.
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What is To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell about?
To His Coy Mistress is a 17th-century carpe diem poem in which the speaker argues that time is too short for delay in love. Its famous structure moves from imagined endless time to the pressure of mortality.
Was Andrew Marvell only a poet?
No. Marvell was also a politician and served as Member of Parliament for Hull after the English Civil War period.
How is Andrew Marvell connected to John Milton?
Marvell worked in government circles where John Milton also served under the Commonwealth. He later helped defend Milton after the Restoration, when Milton's politics put him at risk.
Why is Marvell called a metaphysical poet?
Marvell is grouped with metaphysical poets because his lyrics use wit, argument, paradox, and startling images. Poems such as The Garden and To His Coy Mistress combine intellectual structure with sensual detail.
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