Becoming a Member of the 'Merry Gang'
Poet involved
What happened
In 1665, John Wilmot became a prominent member of the 'Merry Gang,' a group of libertine rakes at the Restoration court. This affiliation with notorious figures allowed him to indulge in a lifestyle of excess and revelry.
Literary impact
The camaraderie and hedonism of the 'Merry Gang' significantly influenced his poetry, infusing it with themes of debauchery, satire, and a critique of societal norms, which became defining elements of his work.
Source: Wikipedia
