Literature Library author
Richard Lovelace
A concise guide to Richard Lovelace's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Richard Lovelace (1617–1658) was a poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with Kingdom of England. Major works and useful reading starting points include To Althea, from Prison and To Lucasta, Going to the Wars. Key themes include love and loyalty, honor and political allegiance, and freedom, imprisonment, and Cavalier identity.
Reading pathway
Begin with To Althea, from Prison, then move to To Lucasta, Going to the Wars.