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What common characteristic is associated with Cavalier poets?
What common characteristic is associated with Cavalier poets?
- Focus on political dissent
- Use of epic storytelling
- Emphasis on religious themes
- Celebration of beauty and nature (correct)
Which Cavalier poet is known for being a member of King Charles I’s Privy Chamber?
Which Cavalier poet is known for being a member of King Charles I’s Privy Chamber?
- Richard Lovelace
- Robert Herrick
- Thomas Carew (correct)
- Sir John Suckling
Which of the following works was authored by Sir John Suckling?
Which of the following works was authored by Sir John Suckling?
- A Session of the Poets (correct)
- To Lucasta, Going to the Wars
- To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
- Hesperides and Noble Numbers
What theme predominantly represents the philosophy behind Cavalier poetry?
What theme predominantly represents the philosophy behind Cavalier poetry?
Which Cavalier poet faced imprisonment by the Puritans during his lifetime?
Which Cavalier poet faced imprisonment by the Puritans during his lifetime?
Which work is NOT attributed to Robert Herrick?
Which work is NOT attributed to Robert Herrick?
Which of the following traits characterizes the Cavalier poets' approach to their subject matter?
Which of the following traits characterizes the Cavalier poets' approach to their subject matter?
Which of the following poets was not described as a courtier among the Cavalier poets?
Which of the following poets was not described as a courtier among the Cavalier poets?
What is the significance of the term 'Cavalier' in relation to these poets?
What is the significance of the term 'Cavalier' in relation to these poets?
What is a central theme commonly found in Cavalier poetry?
What is a central theme commonly found in Cavalier poetry?
Which poet is best known for writing about the experience of imprisonment?
Which poet is best known for writing about the experience of imprisonment?
Which of the following works is authored by Thomas Carew?
Which of the following works is authored by Thomas Carew?
What distinguishes Robert Herrick from other Cavalier poets?
What distinguishes Robert Herrick from other Cavalier poets?
Which of the following poets is correctly paired with one of their works?
Which of the following poets is correctly paired with one of their works?
What philosophy is emphasized by the Cavalier poets?
What philosophy is emphasized by the Cavalier poets?
What type of verse is most associated with Cavalier poets?
What type of verse is most associated with Cavalier poets?
Which work is NOT attributed to Sir John Suckling?
Which work is NOT attributed to Sir John Suckling?
Which theme is least likely to be found in Cavalier poetry?
Which theme is least likely to be found in Cavalier poetry?
Which poet wrote the poem 'To Lucasta, one going to the wars'?
Which poet wrote the poem 'To Lucasta, one going to the wars'?
Which theme is prominent in the poetry of Cavalier poets?
Which theme is prominent in the poetry of Cavalier poets?
What sets Robert Herrick apart from the other Cavalier poets?
What sets Robert Herrick apart from the other Cavalier poets?
Which Cavalier poet is known for his dramatic works?
Which Cavalier poet is known for his dramatic works?
What distinguishes the poetry of Cavalier poets during the English Civil War?
What distinguishes the poetry of Cavalier poets during the English Civil War?
What is a recurring element in the works of most Cavalier poets?
What is a recurring element in the works of most Cavalier poets?
Which of the following poets was imprisoned by Puritans?
Which of the following poets was imprisoned by Puritans?
What aspect of life do Cavalier poets frequently explore in their works?
What aspect of life do Cavalier poets frequently explore in their works?
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Cavalier Poets
Cavalier Poets
A group of 17th-century English poets known for their elegant, witty style and focus on love, loyalty, and enjoying life. They supported King Charles I during the English Civil War.
Who was Thomas Carew?
Who was Thomas Carew?
A prominent Cavalier poet who wrote works like 'An Elegy upon the Death of the Dean of Paul's' and 'Coelum Britannicum.'
Who was Sir John Suckling?
Who was Sir John Suckling?
A Cavalier poet known for his witty plays, such as 'Aglaura' and 'The Goblins,' as well as poems like 'A Session of the Poets' and 'Why So Pale and Wan, Fond Lover?'
Who was Richard Lovelace?
Who was Richard Lovelace?
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Who was Robert Herrick?
Who was Robert Herrick?
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What is 'carpe diem'?
What is 'carpe diem'?
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What were the common characteristics of Cavalier poetry?
What were the common characteristics of Cavalier poetry?
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What was the English Civil War?
What was the English Civil War?
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What is the significance of Cavalier poetry in English literature?
What is the significance of Cavalier poetry in English literature?
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Who were the Cavalier poets?
Who were the Cavalier poets?
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What's the significance of the English Civil War to the Cavalier poets?
What's the significance of the English Civil War to the Cavalier poets?
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What does the phrase ''carpe diem'' mean in the context of Cavalier poetry?
What does the phrase ''carpe diem'' mean in the context of Cavalier poetry?
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What are the characteristics of Cavalier poetry?
What are the characteristics of Cavalier poetry?
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Who were Cavalier poets?
Who were Cavalier poets?
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What are the main features of Cavalier poetry?
What are the main features of Cavalier poetry?
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Why were Cavalier poets called 'Cavaliers'?
Why were Cavalier poets called 'Cavaliers'?
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How did the English Civil War impact Cavalier poetry?
How did the English Civil War impact Cavalier poetry?
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Study Notes
Cavalier Poets
- 17th-century English poets associated with the court of King Charles I
- Nicknamed "Cavalier" due to their loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War
- Supported the king against the Parliamentarians
- Poetry characterized by elegance, wit, focus on themes of love, loyalty, and the pleasures of life
- Royalist poets of the English Civil War era
- Produced light, lyrical verse
- Celebrated beauty, nature, love, and the carpe diem philosophy
Major Cavalier Poets
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Thomas Carew:
- Member of Charles' Privy Chamber
- Works include "An Elegy upon the Death of the Dean of Paul's," "Coelum Britannicum," and "A Rapture."
- A Rapture
- Coelum Britannicum
- An Elegy upon the Death of the Dean of Pauls (Dr. John Donne).
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Sir John Suckling:
- Wrote brilliant plays like "Aglaura," "The Goblins," "Brennororalt" (or "The Discontented Colonel")
- Wrote poems like "A Session of the Poets," "A Ballad upon a Wedding," and "Why So Pale and Wan, Fond Lover?"
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Richard Lovelace:
- Imprisoned by Puritans
- Wrote "To Althea, from Prison" during his first imprisonment
- Wrote "To Lucasta, one going to the wars" during his second imprisonment
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Robert Herrick:
- Not a courtier, unlike other Cavalier poets
- Works include "Hesperides and Noble Numbers," "His Prayer to Ben Jonson," "Delight in Disorder"
- Most notably "To the Virgins, to make much of time"
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