Here's why:
* The Renaissance was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in Europe that spanned roughly from the 14th to the 17th centuries. It was a time of renewed interest in classical learning and art.
* The Cavalier poets were a group of English poets who flourished during the reign of King Charles I (1625-1649). They were associated with the court and supported the monarchy, hence the name "Cavalier" (a term for a supporter of the king during the English Civil War).
The time period of the Cavalier poets falls within the Baroque period**, which followed the Renaissance.
The Cavalier poets were known for their elegant and often witty style, their focus on love, beauty, and courtly life, and their use of classical forms like the sonnet. Some of the most famous Cavalier poets include:
* Robert Herrick
* Richard Lovelace
* John Suckling
* Thomas Carew
* Edmund Waller