Andrew Marvell

In this comprehensive biography, author Edwin Paxton Hood tells the story of Andrew Marvell, the celebrated poet, politician, and wit of the seventeenth century. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, journals, and public records, Hood offers readers a vivid and engaging portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. With illuminating analysis of Marvell's poetry and political works, as well as his personal relationships and beliefs, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and politics of the English Renaissance.

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