John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

Dive into the tumultuous life and literary genius of a 17th-century icon with Germaine Greer's insightful exploration. This work delves into the provocative and often scandalous world of John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, a poet whose wit and libertine lifestyle left an indelible mark on the Restoration period. Greer expertly navigates Wilmot's complex persona, offering a nuanced portrayal of his contributions to literature and his enduring influence on the cultural landscape. This compelling examination is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of history, literature, and the unapologetic rebellion of one of England's most notorious figures.

That Man Is Truly Blest

Come, My Daphne, Come Away (A Dialogue Between Daphne And Strephon)

Too Late, Alas, I Must Confess

Shepherd In Faith I Cannot Stay (A Dialogue Between Strephon & Phillis)

Let England, And Ireland, And Scotland Rejoyce (The Royal Victory)

As Amoret With Phillis Sat

I Cannot Change As Others Do (Constancy)

Injurious Charmer Of My Vanquisht Heart (Pastoralle)

What Is't You Lack, What Would You Buy ?

The Appointed Hour Of Promis'd Bliss

Whilst On Your Neck, No Rival Boy (A Dialogue Between Horace And Lydia)

I Promis'd Sylvia To Be True

Tell My Strephon That I Dye

Where Art Thou, God Of Dreams!

As Cloris Full Of Harmless Thought

As Cloris Full Of Harmless Thoughts

Insulting Beauty You Mis-spend Your Frowns

Grieve No More, Hapless Strephon

All My Past Life Is Mine No More

All My Past Life Is Mine No More

As On His Death Bed Gasping Strephon Lay (A Pastoral Elegy On The Earl Of Rochester, Who Died The 26th Of July, 1680)

In The Subtraction Of My Yeares

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