Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham

Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham by John Denham invites listeners into the polished lyric world of Edmund Waller and the influential verse of Sir John Denham, framed by 17th-century politics and aesthetics. This audiobook collects celebrated poems—Waller’s urbane lyrics and political pieces and Denham’s pioneering topographical and reflective poetry—alongside a memoir and critical dissertation that illuminate their careers, styles, and historical milieu. Explore themes of love, loyalty, pastoral retreat, and the tensions of Civil War and Restoration England, as verse negotiates public duty and private feeling. Waller’s elegant, antithetical couplets and courtly charm contrast with Denham’s robust, descriptive lines that helped shape later English landscape poetry. The included life-and-letters material traces how poetic craft met political engagement, offering context without spoiling the pleasure of discovery. Ideal for lovers of classic poetry, students of 17th-century literature, and listeners who enjoy historical and critical insight, this audiobook blends readable scholarship with timeless verse. Listen to appreciate the artistry of two formative poets, to deepen your understanding of Restoration-era poetry, or simply to enjoy enduringly graceful language read aloud.