17th Century Effects Upon the World of art

During the seventeenth century, many religious and political changes occurred. Cavalier poetry erupted using themes such as love, war, loyalty to the king, and carpe diem. Marvell speaks to his prudish mistress in 'To His Coy Mistress.' Herrick attempts to persuade Corinna to seize the day in 'Corinna's Going A-Maying.' Sir John Suckling speaks to his friend to convince him to forget his love in 'Why So Pale and Wan' Lovelace speaks to …

…In 'Why so Pale and Wan,' Suckling suggests that his friend leave and forget about his mistress and start a new day without her. Herrick describes how sacrosanct the day is by going as far as to call it a sin to not go out. All of the authors describe the importance of living for today and not tomorrow. It is better to enjoy the day then to libel it by not going out.