Cavalier Poets

Cavalier Poets were a group of 17th-century English poets who supported King Charles I during the English Civil War. They are known for their elegant, straightforward style and a focus on themes such as love, beauty, and carpe diem (seize the day). Key figures include Robert Herrick, Richard Lovelace, and Sir John Suckling. Their poetry often celebrated the pleasures of life and romance, contrasting with the more serious and complex works of the Metaphysical poets of the same era. Cavalier poetry is characterized by its clarity, musicality, and a tone of lighthearted confidence.