Richard Lovelace

Lucasta (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Honor, and Loyalty: Poems of 17th-Century English Cavalier Poetry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Richard Lovelace's renowned collection "Lucasta," the poet deftly weaves a tapestry of love, longing, and existential reflection through his masterful command of language and form. This compilation, primarily written in the early 17th century, exemplifies the cavalier style, characterized by its elegant simplicity and emotive resonance. Lovelace's verses explore themes of devotion and separation, often imbued with a sense of melancholy, as he grapples with the complexities of love in a politically tumultuous era. Notably, the title poem itself serves as a poignant meditation on the interplay of passion and virtue, showcasing Lovelace's ability to resonate deeply with contemporary experiences while engaging in the rich tradition of English lyric poetry. Richard Lovelace, a royalist and supporter of King Charles I, was shaped by the socio-political landscape of his time, particularly the upheaval and conflicts that surrounded the English Civil War. His intimate understanding of love'Äôs trials'Äîboth personal and political'Äîtransforms his poetry into a vibrant expression of the human condition. Lovelace's aristocratic background afforded him access to courtly life, influencing his poetic sensibilities, while his imprisonment for his royalist beliefs further connected him to themes of loyalty and sacrifice. "Lucasta" is a poignant exploration for anyone interested in the nuanced expressions of love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. Lovelace's work not only enriches the literary canon of the 17th century but also offers timeless insights into human relationships. Readers will find themselves captivated by the lyrical beauty and emotional depth that characterize this remarkable collection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664572370
• Artikelnr.: 58563210

Autorenporträt

Richard Lovelace (1617-1657) joined the Court after his university days and served in King Charles I's brief and inglorious military campaign in Scotland. He was given the position of a "Gentlemen Wayter Extra-ordinary" to the King, and wrote an elegy to the Princess Katherine, who died the day she was born. After the failure of the Scottish campaign, he returned to his home in Kent, where he took up public posts befitting his standing. Alas, in 1642 he was imprisoned in Westminster for his temerity in presenting a petition to Parliament in support of the King - he was accompanied by 500 armed Kentish men, which probably did not help his case - and during his time in jail he wrote the poem 'To Althea. From Prison', with its immortal lines, "Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage." Following his release some weeks later he joined General Goring to fight in the Netherlands, as his father had done. He remained in Holland and France until 1646, and then returned to London. Upon his return he was imprisoned again. Released in 1649, he then published the volume Lucasta. He died in some poverty in 1658, and his brother and friends gathered up his remaining manuscripts and published a further posthumous volume of his work.