Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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. "