Richard Lovelace

Richard Lovelace was born in December of 1617. His exact birthplace is unknown, but it was likely either Woolwich, Kent, or Holland. He is best-known for the poems, ‘To Althea, from Prison’ and ‘To Lucasta, Going to the Wars.’ Read more of Richard Lovelace’s Biography.

‘To Althea, from Prison’ by Richard Lovelace describes a poet’s attempts at maintaining his freedom while imprisoned in Gatehouse Prison in 1642.

Biography of Richard Lovelace

The Scrutiny

To Althea, from Prison

To Lucasta, Going to the Wars