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Carpe Diem, the Latin phrase meaning "Seize the day" is universal for a basis to live life to the fullest. But it can also be misinterpreted and manipulated, which is seen the 17th century Carpe Diem poetry. People began shifting away form the dirty overcrowded city life and moved to the peaceful countryside. In parallel, the poetry also shifted form the old, bland, romantic poetry, to poetry of Robert Herrick, Marlowe and Marvell, which entices …

…there were many replies to his poem, how can his prowess be denied. What women wouldn't want to hear the fantasies that he promises. Beds of roses and trickling streams, but what is the intent of his promises other than to get into bed with him. He hides his intentions better than Herrick, but his seduction is still powerful. Marlowe's idealistic world is created to enchant young girls to seize the day, preferably with him.