{"product_id":"2026200015201-secondhand-lyrics-satires-of-john-wilmot-earl-of-rochester","title":"Lyrics \u0026 Satires Of John Wilmot Earl Of Rochester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew poets in the English literary canon have burned as brightly — or as scandalously — as John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester, whose razor-sharp wit and audacious verse made him the most celebrated and notorious figure of the Restoration court. Lyrics \u0026amp; Satires presents a masterfully curated selection of Wilmot's finest work, from his achingly tender love lyrics to his blistering verse satires that skewered kings, courtiers, and human folly with breathtaking precision and impunity. Selected and edited by David Brooks, this collection brings together the full range of Rochester's genius, illuminating both the libertine provocateur and the surprisingly melancholic philosopher beneath the bravado.\n\nRochester's poetry stands as a defining achievement of 17th-century English literature, fusing classical influences with a radical, almost modern sensibility that refuses easy moral categorisation. His verse alternates between carnal abandon and profound existential doubt, arguing — often in the same stanza — that pleasure and despair are inseparable companions. Brooks' editorial hand provides essential context, guiding readers through the historical and literary landscape of the Restoration era while allowing Rochester's electrifying voice to dominate every page. For anyone who believes they know the limits of Restoration poetry, this collection will prove a revelatory and deeply unsettling surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203183943899,"sku":"2026200015201-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/69acb938-5355-473e-8b06-deb1523951d9.png?v=1788145092","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015201-secondhand-lyrics-satires-of-john-wilmot-earl-of-rochester","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}