The Poetry of Andrew Marvell

This audiobook explores the life of Andrew Marvell, born in 1621 in Yorkshire and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. It details his travels through Europe during the English Civil War, his role as a tutor for notable figures including Cromwell’s ward, and his evolution as a poet, highlighted by works such as "To His Coy Mistress." Marvell's political engagement as a Member of Parliament during the tumultuous periods of the Interregnum and the Restoration is also examined, alongside his legacy as a satirical writer. He died under mysterious circumstances in 1678, leaving behind a significant impact on poetry and political discourse.