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Andrew Marvell was an English poet, born on March 31, 1621, and died on August 16, 1678. His poetry is known for its wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights.

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“What wondrous life is this I lead! Ripe apples drop about my head; The luscious clusters of the vine Upon my mouth do crush their wine; The nectarine and curious peach Into my hands themselves do reach; Stumbling on melons, as I pass, Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”

Life Hands Life Is Fall Flower Summer Mouths Wine Curious Grass Apples Crush August Ripe Vines Wondrous Stumbling Peaches Clusters Melons Nectarines

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“And all the way, to guide their chime, With falling oars they kept their time.”

Way Fall Guides Rowing Oar Chimes

Book:The Poems of Andrew Marvell

Source: The Poems of Andrew Marvell

“Ye country comets, that portend No war, nor prince's funeral, Shining unto no higher end Than to presage the grasses fall. . . .”

War Ends Country Fall Higher Shining Grass Funeral Lawns No War Comets

Book:The Poems of Andrew Marvell

Source: The Poems of Andrew Marvell

About the Author

Born: March 31, 1621
Died: August 16, 1678
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 55

Books & Sources

To His Coy MistressRelated source material

The Complete PoemsRelated source material

The Poems of Andrew MarvellRelated source material

The Poetical Works of Andrew Marvell: With Memoir of the AuthorRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

The Complete Works in Verse and Prose of Andrew Marvell ...: With ... a Translation of the Greek and Latin Poetry ...Related source material

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