To Lucasta, Going to the Wars
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Poet Richard Lovelace 1618–1657
POET’S REGION England
SCHOOL / PERIOD 17th Century
Subjects War & Conflict, Relationships, Love, Social Commentaries, Romantic Love, Infatuation & Crushes, Break-ups & Vexed Love
Poetic Terms Common Measure
Biography
Like the other Cavalier poets of 17th-century England, Richard Lovelace 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.”
Poems by Richard Lovelace
Poem Categorization
SUBJECT War & Conflict, Relationships, Love, Social Commentaries, Romantic Love, Infatuation & Crushes, Break-ups & Vexed Love
POET’S REGION England
SCHOOL / PERIOD 17th Century
Poetic Terms Common Measure
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