Passion for Living: John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

by R.E. Pritchard

John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (1647-1680), has long been notorious as one of the most entertaining, extravagant and scandalous members of Charles II's court. He was also the most brilliant, witty and insightful satirist and lyric poet of his time, limited only by his early death caused by venereal disease and alcoholism. Passion for Living provides a full discussion of his life and writings, set in the context of his Times - the licentious court...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718892992
• ISBN13: 9780718892999
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Lutterworth Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"