The Poetical Works of Andrew Marvell Alexander Murray 1870 Victorian Poetry Memoir

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Andrew Marvell was a prominent 17th-century metaphysical poet and politician. This 1870 Alexander Murray edition compiles his complete poetical works, including “To His Coy Mistress,” “The Garden,” and “An Horatian Ode.” The volume opens with an extensive memoir detailing Marvell’s life during the English Civil War and his subsequent career as the Member of Parliament for Hull. His verse is defined by intellectual wit and intricate metaphors, often blending lyrical nature themes with sharp political satire and philosophical inquiry. This Victorian printing provides a comprehensive record of Marvell’s unique contributions to the English literary canon and metaphysical tradition.