Richard Lovelace
Richard Lovelace was a 17th-century English poet known for his lyrical and romantic poetry. Born in 1618, he was educated at Oxford University and became associated with the Cavalier poets, a group of royalist writers who supported King Charles I during the English Civil War. His most famous poem, "To Althea, from Prison," reflects themes of love and freedom.
Lovelace's life was marked by political turmoil and personal struggles. He was imprisoned multiple times for his royalist beliefs and spent much of his life in debt. Despite these challenges, his work remains celebrated for its elegance and emotional depth, influencing later poets and writers.