A collection of poems by the English poet William Cartwright (1611-1643), edited and introduced by R. C. Goffin, a literary scholar and critic of the 20th century. Cartwright was a prominent member of the Cambridge circle of poets, known for his witty and erotic lyrics, pastoral and dramatic works, and royalist politics. This edition includes a biographical sketch of Cartwright's life and an analysis of his literary style and themes.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.