Richard Lovelace

LitCharts guides for works by Richard Lovelace

Explore LitCharts poetry guides for works by Richard Lovelace. Each guide offers line-by-line analysis, exploration of poetic devices, and helpful resources for studying Richard Lovelace's poetry.

The Scrutiny

“The Scrutiny” was written by the poet Richard Lovelace. Most likely composed in 1642, during the first months of the English Civil War, the poem turns away from the intense political conflict that... view guide

To Althea, from Prison

"To Althea, from Prison" is Cavalier poet Richard Lovelace's famous song of devotion and defiance. Writing from jail, the poem's speaker declares that plain old "stone walls" can't truly imprison h... view guide

To Lucasta, Going to the Wars

The English Cavalier poet Richard Lovelace first published "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars" in his 1649 collection, Lucasta. The poem is told from the perspective of a soldier explaining to his love... view guide