Monday, March 9, 2009

Robert Herrick (1591-1674)

Robert Herrick (1591-1674) was a Cavalier poet. His work generally exemplifies the Cavalier style. As you might have guessed by the titles, the Poems for Julia are particularly raunchy.

Associate the following works with Robert Herrick. Read each at least once before the exam.

1. "Corrina's Going a-Maying"

2. "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time"

3. The Poems for Julia (multiple--the important ones are below)
-"To Julia"
-"Upon Julia's Clothes"
-"Upon Julia's Breasts"
-"The Night Piece, to Julia"
-"Upon Julia's Voice"