Dr Kat and The Libertine Earl of Rochester

John Wilmot, second earl of Rochester is remembered as a libertine and author of lewd poetry. Today's video looks at his life and work. CONTENT WARNING: although some words have been redacted or substituted, this video will reference texts that contain extreme language and sexual imagery - it is not suitable for all audiences and is certainly not intended for those under 18.

Other poems by Rochester can be found here: http://www.luminarium.org/eightlit/rochester/wilmotbib.htm

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Images:

The execution of King Charles I, after Unknown artist (circa 1649). Held by The National Portrait Gallery.

King Charles the 2d. in Disguise riding before Mrs Lane by which he made his Escape; the Lord Wilmot at a distance, by Michael Vandergucht, after P. La Vergne (early 18th century). Held by The National Portrait Gallery.

John Michael Wright’s portrait of Charles II of England in Coronation robes (circa 1661-1662). Held by the Royal Collection.

Willem Blaeu’s map of Europe (1635). Held by the National Library of Norway.

Portrait of Elizabeth Wilmot, Countess of Rochester, after Peter Lely (date unknown). Held in a private Swiss collection.

Portrait of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester by an unknown artist (c.1665-1670). Held by The National Portrait Gallery.


Quoted texts:

The account of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Malet by John Wilmot from The Diary of Samuel Pepys, 6.110

John Wilmot, A Ramble in St James’ Park. Available at: http://www.ealasaid.com/fan/rochester/ramble.html

Claudine van Hensbergen (2019). From ‘liquid raptures’ to ‘saucy pricks’: How poets have been writing about sex for centuries. [online] The Independent. Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/poetry-obscenity-sex-victorian-era-dh-lawrence-john-wilmot-earl-of-rochester-a8568011.html [Accessed 7 Nov. 2018].

John Wilmot, A Satyre on Charles II. Available at: http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/john_wilmot/poems/10976

John Wilmot, The Disabled Debauchee. Available at: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50451/the-disabled-debauchee

Austen Saunders. (2012). The shock value of John Wilmot, earl of Rochester | Coffee House. [online] The Spectator. Available at: https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2012/10/the-shock-value-of-john-wilmot-earl-of-rochester/ [Accessed 7 Nov. 2019].

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