The seventeenth century was an era of beautiful poetry. Two poets in particular, Andrew Marvell and John Donne, wrote carpe diem poetry full of vivid imagery and metaphysical conceits. ... Though wonderful as poetry, in terms of persuasiveness, it fails when compared to the eloquence of Marvell's speaker. ...

• Word Count: 923
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The poetry of the 1600s reflected the traditional courtship of "wooing." In "To His Coy Mistress" Andrew Marvell used a type of poetry called "carpe diem" meaning seize the day. ... In conclusion love is explainable in it's own terms and is truly felt where it is at. ...

• Word Count: 824
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School