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Caroline poets

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Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Seventeenth-century English court poets under Charles I, often grouped with the Cavaliers.

Detailed Definition
The Caroline poets were 17th-century English writers active during the reign of Charles I (1625–1649), known for refined lyricism, courtly themes, and metaphysical wit; including figures like Richard Lovelace and Thomas Carew, they bridged Elizabethan exuberance and Restoration restraint, often exploring love, honor, and political loyalty amid civil war turmoil.
Example
Example in poetry:
“Poets of the Caroline era such as Robert Herrick and Richard Lovelace, known for courtly and metaphysical themes.”; “Literary works from early 17th-century England during King Charles I’s reign.”
Additional Notes
Poets writing during the reign of Charles I (1625–1649); Often categorized as Cavalier poets or late Metaphysical poets; Key traits include elegance, wit, direct address, and an interest in classical form; Robert Herrick and Richard Lovelace are examples.
Also Known As
Stuart poets early 17th-century poets Caroline lyricists Cavalier Poets (England) Cavalier Poets
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