Andrew Marvell recrea el concepto del carpe diem con maestría en su poema “To His Coy Mistress”, escrito en el S. XVII y dedicado a una tímida amante. Este concepto fue introducido en la literatura inglesa por los llamados Cavalier Poets. El poema empieza con un tono lánguido, relajado y descriptivo en el que se utilizan metáforas e imágenes. A medida que vamos avanzando en la lectura, el ritmo va acelerando para recrear la idea del tempus fugit. La intención es clara: conseguir que la destinataria del poema caiga en los brazos del poeta.Andrew Marvell masterfully reproduces the concept of carpe diem in his poem “To His Coy Mistress”, written in the 17th century and dedicated to a shy mistress. The concept was introduced in the English literature by the so-called Cavalier Poets. The poem begins with a languid, relaxed and descriptive tone using metaphors and images. While we move towards the end of the text, the rhythm gets fasters to re-create the idea of tempus fugit. The intention is clear: ensuring that the recipient of the poem falls into the arms of the poet
