Andrew Marvell

Andrew Marvell (born March 31, 1621, Winestead, Yorkshire, England—died August 18, 1678, London) was an English poet whose political reputation overshadowed that of his poetry until the 20th century. He is now considered to be one of the best Metaphysical poets. Marvell was educated at Hull grammar school and Trinity College, Cambridge, taking a B.A. in 1639. His father’s death in 1641 may have ended Marvell’s promising academic career. He was abroad for at least...