Poems By The Most Deservedly Admired Mrs. Katherine Philips, The Matchless Orinda

Poems by the Most Deservedly Admired Mrs. Katherine Philips, The Matchless Orinda

by Katherine Philips

Katherine Philips, known as "The Matchless Orinda," was a celebrated poet known for her passionate and politically charged works. In this collection, Philips explores themes of female friendship, loyalty to the monarchy, and the dynamics of her literary circle. Her personal and political perspectives, expressed through poetic defenses of the monarchy and intimate exchanges within her coterie, offer insights into the social and intellectual landscape of the English Civil Wars.

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