To His Coy Mistress is a dramatic monologue written by Andrew Marvell. The speaker in the poem tries to seduce his mistress by telling her that they should make the most of their time together because eventually, she will be old and he will be dead. He starts by telling her how he would spend … Read more
Cavalier and metaphysical poetry may seem like two completely different genres, but they actually have quite a few similarities. For one, both types of poetry often make use of conceits, or extended metaphors. In addition, both cavalier and metaphysical poets often write about love and desire. However, there are also some key differences between these … Read more
In his poem To His Coy Mistress, Andrew Marvel uses sound to great effect, employing a wide range of techniques to create an engaging and memorable poem. The poem begins with a description of the speaker’s love for the mistress, using alliteration to create a strong sense of emotion: “Had we but world enough, and … Read more
