Rochester and Other Literary Rakes of the Court of Charles Ii by the Author of 'the Life of Sir Kenelm Digby'

<p>Explore the scandalous lives and literary contributions of John Wilmot Earl of Rochester and other prominent rakes of the court of Charles II in this engaging biography. Penned by Thomas Longueville also known for 'The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby' this work delves into the libertine culture and artistic achievements of a fascinating era in English history.</p><p>Longueville offers insights into the social and political landscape that shaped these individuals whose wit and debauchery were as renowned as their poetry and plays. Discover the stories behind the infamous figures who defined the Restoration period and left an indelible mark on English literature and society. Rochester and Other Literary Rakes of the Court of Charles II provides a compelling portrait of a bygone era capturing the spirit of rebellion and creativity that characterized the court of the Merry Monarch.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>