Earl of rochester sodom

Due to covid19, the reading room at special collections, firestone is closed until further notice. Johnsons forte, in addition to the extensiveness of his information, is his strong narrative sweep. He was the toast of the restoration court and a patron of the arts. Sodom or the quintessence of debauchery by john wilmot, earl of rochester, possibly by rochester, edited by albert ellis north hollywood. Wilmot, son of the 1st earl of rocheter, was born at ditchley in oxfordshire, and educcated at oxford. Rochester, a member of the court of charles ii of the england, had a rep as the most outre sexual deviant of his day. The life and times of john wilmot, earl of rochester is the new book by alex larman.

John s wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1647 1680 genealogy. In laurence dunmores featurefilm the libertine, johnny depp plays the libidinous john wilmot, second earl of rochester in the court of king charles ii according to amy farmer at. May 24, 2018 john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680, was an english poet and courtier of king charles iis restoration court. When ere your fancy is to fuck inclind, if they are sound or not, perhaps youll find. Sodom, in reference to a disreputable district of london. Marvell, nicolas chorier, and the earl of rochester. Rochester embodied this new era, and he became as well known for his rakish lifestyle as his poetry, although the two were often interlinked. Before i got married i had six theories about raising children. Rochester, a member of the court of charles ii of the england, had a rep as the most outre. To some cellar in sodom your grace must retire 2 where porters with blackpots sit round a coalfire.

His father, henry, viscount wilmot, was created earl of rochester in 1652 for his military service to charles ii during the kings exile under the commonwealth. Because what is in my mind is always more interesting than what is. Debauched libertine poet, author of sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery, the first piece of erotic literature written in the english language. This edition of sodom is considered to be the most. The farce of sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery sunday. John wilmot 2nd earl of rochester the diary of samuel. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester, born april 1, 1647, ditchley manor house, oxfordshire, eng. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester pennys poetry pages.

The work has been attributed to john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester, though its authorship is disputed. Determining the date of composition and attribution are complicated owing mostly to misattribution of evidence for and against rochester s authorship in restoration and later texts. Or, the quintessence of debauchery volume 48 of travellers companion series. The life and times of john wilmot, earl of rochester, by alexander larman. Quoth the duchess of cleveland to counselor knight, 1 id fain have a prick, knew i how to come by t. Although publication was anonymous and authorship is still disputed, sodom is generally attributed to john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26. Or, the quintessence of debauchery john wilmot earl.

Mudd manuscript library reading room is now closed for renovation, though due to covid19, the timeline of the renovation may change. Rochester pokes delightfully cruel fun at charles ii and his lascivious court with a clear eye and a wicked wit. Martininthefields, london, englanddied february 19, 1658, sluys, flanders, spanish netherlands now in belgium, distinguished cavalier general during the english civil wars, who helped charles ii to escape after the battle of worcester wilmots family was descended from edward wilmot of witney. John wilmot, earl of rochester, 16471680 c dillington house.

Princeton university is actively monitoring the situation and the evolving guidance from. Title illustration and 15 plates by julius klinger 18761942, two of these printed in. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester religionwiki fandom. Although publication was anonymous and authorship is still disputed, sodom is generally attributed to john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680. Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery, is just exactly what it says it is. Charles ii, probably out of gratitude to the 1st earl, who had helped him to escape after the battle of. Wilmot succeeded his father to the earldom in 1658, and he received his m. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680, styled viscount wilmot between 1652 and 1658, was a libertine english poet, a friend of king charles ii, and the writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry. The gyldenstolpe manuscript miscellany of poems by john wilmot, earl of rochester, and other restoration authors, edited by bror danielsson and david m. Henry wilmot, 1st earl of rochester, baptized october 26, 16, st. The restoration reacted against the spiritual authoritarianism of the puritan era.

He saw some naval service, when he showed conspicuous bravery. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680, was an english poet and courtier of king charles iis restoration court. Sodom merits attention not just as an early piece of erotic literature, but also as a disguised satire on the court of charles ii and especially of his apparent willingness to tolerate catholicism in england at a time when that religion was officially proscribed. The farce of sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery wikisource. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this john earl of rochester wilmot study guide and get instant access to the. Using various combinations of evidence, true and false, commentators have usually succeeded in proving their precedent preju dices by begging the question. Sunday salon sodom by john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester. Ive swived more whores more ways than sodom s walls. The life of john wilmot, earl of rochester johnson has done a fine job of collecting obscure facts and references, but as a longtime scholar focusing on lord and lady rochester, i cannot credit many of the explanations provided in this book. Wesley, it transpired, was familiar not only with the satires of marvell whom he wished to emulate, but with two highly influential pieces of early modern pornography.

He question of whether or not john wilmot the second earl of. Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery by earl of rochester john wilmot, 9781596540996, available at book depository with free delivery. Buy sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery the new travellers companion series by wilmot, john, rochester, earl from amazons fiction books store. Knight, mary knight, singer and minor mistress of charles ii. The farce of sodom or the quintessence of debauchery by john wilmot, 2nd earl of r the 2nd earl of rochester and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The farce of sodom ebook by john wilmot earl of rochester. Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery by john wilmot. Charles ii, probably out of gratitude to the 1st earl, who had helped him. Title illustration and 15 plates by julius klinger 18761942, two of these printed in colour and mounted as issued. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.

Buy online, view images and see past prices for john wilmot, earl of rochester 16471680 sodom. The author, john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1647 1680 was an english philanderer, friend of king charles ii, writer of satirical, bawdy poetry, and the character made famous by johnny depp in the movie the libertine. Original pale pink silk binding with title and fillets in guilt, top edge guilt. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester was an english libertine, a friend of king charles ii, and the. Johnson wrote this generous biography a veritable progress of a rakes rake with enthusiasm and engaged fascination with rochester 16471680. The farce of sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery. John wilmot 1 april 1647 26 july 1680 was an english poet and courtier of king charles iis restoration court. Mar 28, 2020 john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester, court wit and poet who helped establish english satiric poetry. With sets and costumes suitable for theatrical performances designed by donald friend. Jl rochester was the author of sodom has sharply divided.

The farce of sodom by the right honourable earl of. The farce of sodom by the right honourable earl of rochester. Did lord rochester write sodoml he question of whether or not john wilmot the second earl of jl rochester was the author of sodom has sharply divided scholars over the years. Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery the new travellers.

Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery 1684 john wilmot, earl rochester sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery 1684 john wilmot, earl rochester book description the most obscene play ever written. Ein spiel invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Duchess of cleveland, barbara palmer, formerly countess of castlemaine. The work has been attributed to john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester, though its authorship is. John earl of rochester wilmot further reading essay.

Nicolas choriers aloisaae sigeaae toletanae satyra sotadica, and the burlesque drama, sodom, sometimes attributed to the earl of rochester though wesley casts doubt upon this. A tragedy 1696 by john wilmot earl of rochester printed in london for jacob tonson. Choice of the glittering, licentious court around king charles ii, john. John wilmot 2nd earl of rochester the diary of samuel pepys. Written for the royall company of whoremasters and printed anew upon the three hundredth anniversary of the untimely demise of our noble author in the thirtythird year of his life. He went to oxford university at the age of 12 he slept with his. The playwright although publication was anonymous and authorship is still disputed, sodom is generally attributed to john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680. Rochester was an english poet and courtier of king charles iis restoration court. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester 1 april 1647 26 july 1680 was an english libertine, a friend of king charles ii, and the writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry.

Nov 18, 2014 rochester, john wilmot, earl of 16471680. John wilmot 2d earl of rochester, poems by john wilmot, earl of. She hears a broken amorous groan, the panting lovers fainting moan, just in the happy minute. Sodom, or, the quintessence of debauchery book, 1957. The farce of sodom describes a king much like the reigning monarch of the day. He married an heiress, elizabeth malet, and had many mistresses, including the actress elizabeth barry. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Externally the boards and spine are lightly scuffed in. He skewers all the mistresses, court ministers, rakes and hangerson with delicious ease at. John wilmot was born at ditchley house in oxfordshire on 1 april 1647. The quintessence of debauchery, the farce of sodom, john wilmot earl of rochester, locus elm press editor, autoedition. John wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester english poet britannica.

One of the most important mistresses of charles ii in the decade after the restoration, she had several other lovers. The drama gives us sodoms king, bolloxinion, his wife cuntigratia, their children, generals, ministers and servants engaging in an impossibly wide series of activities, hook being that traditional sex was abandoned, the most. Sodom is an obscene restoration closet drama, published in 1684. Sodom, or the quintessence of debauchery wikipedia.