The English Civil War and Andrew Marvell [30min]

British Shakespeare scholar and literary biographer Jonathan Bate presents a series which examines historical events through the poetry they inspired. Jonathan visits Westminster to work on Andrew Marvell's"An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland", in which Marvell (1621-1678) wrestles with his loyalty to the recently beheaded King Charles I and his respect for the energy of Oliver Cromwell. Visit website to read"An Horatian Ode".