George Wither

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George Wither — idiom

1. An English poet and political pamphleteer (1588–1667) best known for his satiric

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Definition

An English poet and political pamphleteer (1588–1667) best known for his satirical and pastoral verse, who was imprisoned several times for his writings during the English Civil War.

Example

George Wither was imprisoned for writing satirical poems that criticized the government.

The poetry of George Wither is studied by scholars of 17th-century English literature.