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Robert Herrick

1591 - 1674
Robert Herrick was an English cleric and poet whose work was based on the revival of the spirit of the ancient classic lyric. The appeal of his poetry lies in its truth to human feelings and in its perfection of form and style. However, his poems were not really popular at the time when they were published. Although he was detached from the court, his short, fluent, graceful lyrics on love and his carpe diem philosophy are typical of the Cavalier style.
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 Cavalier Poetry   17th Century  

Delight in Disorder

A sweet disorder in the dress
Kindles in clothes a wantonness;
A lawn about the shoulders thrown
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 Cavalier Poetry   17th Century  

To Daffodils

Fair Daffodils, we weep to see
You haste away so soon;
As yet the early-rising sun
Has not ... [+]

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 Cavalier Poetry   17th Century  

Of Love

How Love came in, I do not know,
Whether by th’ eye, or eare, or no:
Or whether with the soule ... [+]