Political Poems: Andrew Marvell's 'An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland'
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Portrayal of Cromwell in Marvell's 'An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland'
In this chapter, the speakers discuss Andrew Marvell's poem 'An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland' and examine the portrayal of Cromwell. They explore the powerful and almost supernatural depiction of Cromwell, his connection to imperialism, and the violence associated with him. The chapter also delves into the comparison between Cromwell and Charles, the concept of historical inevitability, and the ambiguous moral world depicted in the poem.
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