This anthology of seventeenth century poetry is a celebration of the beauty and power of language. Edited by Felix E. Schelling, one of the leading literary scholars of his time, A Book of Seventeenth Century Lyrics includes works by John Donne, Robert Herrick, and Andrew Marvell, among others. With an introduction that provides historical and cultural context, this anthology is a treasure trove for lovers of poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.