Lucasta

Richard Lovelace's 'Lucasta' is a shimmering collection of lyrical poetry that stands as a testament to the Cavalier Poet's intense devotion to love and honor. Lovelace, who was as much a soldier as he was a poet, masters the interplay between the martial and the amorous, crafting verses that bespeak both tenderness and valor. His work nestles itself firmly within the 17th-century tradition of lyr...