In this comprehensive biography, author Edwin Paxton Hood tells the story of Andrew Marvell, the celebrated poet, politician, and wit of the seventeenth century. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, journals, and public records, Hood offers readers a vivid and engaging portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. With illuminating analysis of Marvell's poetry and political works, as well as his personal relationships and beliefs, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and politics of the English Renaissance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.