One character suggests pining away by the Humber while another is set "by the Indian Ganges side" hunting rubies. The poet claims to see "Deserts of vast eternity," during whi
One character suggests pining away by the Humber while another is set "by the Indian Ganges side" hunting rubies. The poet claims to see "Deserts of vast eternity," during which no more "in thy marble vault shall sound / My echoing song." Even though its addressee's state might begin "ten years before the Flood" and last "till the conversion of the Jews," the poet proposes "Let us roll all our strength and all / Our sweetness up into one ball" after admonishing of the sense of urgency caused by "time's winged chariot." For 10 points, name this famous seduction poem that begins "Had we but world enough and time..." by Andrew Marvell.
One character suggests pining away by the Humber while another is set "by the Indian Ganges side" hunting rubies.
“{To His Coy Mistress}”