Essays on A Married State

“To His Coy Mistress” was written by Andrew Marvell in 1650 and “A Married State” was written by Katherine Philips in 1648. These two poems were written during the same time period, but two years apart, so there are similarities and differences when comparing these works. Even though the societal norms were the same for Philips and Marvell, each writer had their own individual outlooks on common issues in their societies. Andrew Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” and Katherine Philips’ “A Married State”…...