Richard Lovelace (1618-1657)
Like the other Cavalier poets of 17th-century England, Richard Lovelace (1618-1657) lived a legendary life as a soldier, lover, and courtier. Persecuted for his unflagging support of King Charles I, he died in dire poverty — but not before writing two of the age’s most melodic and moving lyrics: “To Althea, from Prison” and “To Lucasta, Going to the Wars.”
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To Althea, from Prison