Publisher's Synopsis
Rochester and Other Literary Rakes of the Court of Charles II is a literary history of the Restoration period in England. The book explores the lives and works of several key figures in Restoration literature, including the poet John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including diaries, letters, and other primary materials, the book provides a fascinating look at the literary and social world of Restoration London.
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