{"title":"Earl of Rochester","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the provocative and witty verse of the \u003cstrong\u003eEarl of Rochester\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose poetry offers a bold reflection on 17th-century society, politics, and human folly. His works are celebrated for their sharp satire, candid expression, and rich literary style, making them enduring favourites within \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect collections that delve into themes of desire, wit, and rebellious spirit, crafted with eloquence and daring insight. These volumes provide a window into a distinctive voice that challenges conventions and captures the complexities of his era through masterful poetic form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-complete-poems-of-john-wilmot-earl-of-rochester-by-earl-of-rochester-9780300097139","title":"The Complete Poems of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Wilmot, the notorious Earl of Rochester, was the darling of the polished, profligate court of Charles II. One of the finest poets of the Restoration, patron to important playwrights, and model for countless witty young rakes in Restoration comedies, he lived a full but short life, dying in 1680 (with a dramatic deathbed renunciation of his atheism) at the age of 33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Poems of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester\u003c\/em\u003e is annotated and introduced by David M. Vieth. Rochester had many admirers: Graham Greene wrote \u003cem\u003eLord Rochester's Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e; Daniel Defoe quoted him often; Tennyson recited his poems; Voltaire admired Rochester's satire for \"energy and fire\"; Goethe could quote Rochester in English, and Hazlitt said that \"his verses cut and sparkle like diamonds\" and \"his contempt for everything that others respect almost amounts to sublimity\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599375810796,"sku":"9780300097139","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9bdc8c6074109c1bbe83de0276262c75.jpg?v=1778023872"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/earl-of-rochester.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}