| Author |
Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933 |
| Editor |
Morley, John, 1838-1923 |
| Title |
Andrew Marvell
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Irma Spehar, Louise Pryor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries
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| Summary |
"Andrew Marvell" by Augustine Birrell is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of Andrew Marvell, a prominent poet, politician, and contemporary of Milton, who played an influential role during the English Commonwealth and Restoration periods. The biography explores Marvell's multifaceted character as a writer, scholar, and civil servant, focusing on his contributions to poetry and politics. The opening of the biography introduces Marvell's early life, highlighting his upbringing in a scholarly household and his education, which laid the foundation for his future pursuits. Augustine Birrell reflects on Marvell's elusive nature as a historical figure, noting that while many details of his life, such as his education at Cambridge, his poetry, and his political endeavors, are well-documented, there remains a profound lack of personal insight into Marvell's character. Birrell presents the poignant context of Marvell's life against the backdrop of 17th-century England, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his influential works and political involvement as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Marvell, Andrew, 1621-1678
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17388 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2005 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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