An Andrew Marvell Companion (Routledge Revivals)

by Robert H. Ray

Overview

First published in 1998, this title provides for the reader of the renowned metaphysical poet and politician a valuable reference and resource volume. It is a compendium of useful information for any reader of Andrew Marvell, including crucial biographical material, historical contextualisation, and details about his life’s work. The intention throughout is to enhance understanding and appreciation, without being exhaustive.

The major portion of the volume, in both importance and size, is ‘A Marvell Dictionary’. Its entries are arranged alphabetically: they identify, describe and explain the most influential persons in Marvell’s life and works, as well as places, characters, allusions, ideas, concepts, individual words, phrases and literary terms that are relevant to a rounded appreciation of his poetry and prose. An Andrew Marvell Companion will prove invaluable for all students of English poetry and seventeenth-century political history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138775947
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/23/2014
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface;Research in Marvell: Tools and Procedures;A Marvell Chronology;Marvell’s Life; Marvell’s Works;A Marvell Dictionary; Selected Bibliography