Education at Wadham College, Oxford
Poet involved
What happened
At the age of thirteen, John Wilmot entered Wadham College, Oxford, where he began his formal education. This period was marked by a growing indulgence in the freedoms of university life, which would later influence his libertine poetry. The intellectual environment of Oxford exposed him to diverse ideas and philosophies that shaped his literary voice.
Literary impact
His time at Oxford introduced him to the works of classical and contemporary writers, fostering a love for wit and satire. This experience would later manifest in his poetry, characterized by sharp humor and a critique of societal norms.
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