Andrew Marvell
Lesson plans for "To His Coy Mistress," others

Andrew Marvell
Biography and links to poems.

Andrew Marvell: Comparing Three Introductory Poems
Students compare and contrast "To His Coy Mistress," "On a Drop of Dew," and "The Coronet." This lesson requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application for access.

Andrew Marvell: His poems, satires and prose works
Criticism from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature, 1907-21.

Andrew Marvell: 'The Mower' Poems
A printable handout with five questions asking students to explore the poems. Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application required for access.

The Art of Seduction in Poetry
The Roman poet Horace, Andrew Marvell, and Marvin Gaye each contribute to this lesson. It focuses on diction, figurative language, and theme.

The Metaphysical Poets
This study guide includes poetry by Marvell, John Donne, George Herbert, and Henry Vaughan.

Poetry Archives: Andrew Marvell
Links to poems, including some written in Latin.

Selected Poetry of Andrew Marvell
Links to 10 online poems, including 'The Mower' poems and "To His Coy Mistress."

"World enough, and time"-Andrew Marvell's Coy Mistress
Students focus on how Marvell's use of tone and imagery serves to promote his theme of fleeting time.