This book is a collection of some of the finest poems by one of the most celebrated English poets of the 17th century. Waller was a master of both love poetry and political verse, and his work is characterized by its wit, grace, and elegance. This edition includes a comprehensive introduction and notes, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone who appreciates beautiful and timeless poetry. 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.