Which theme was generally absent from the poetry of Cavalier poets like Thomas Carew, Sir John Denham, Edmund Waller, Sir John Suckling, James Shirley, Richard Lovelace, and Robert Herrick?

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The refined ideals of aristocratic livingThe seize-the-day (carpe diem) philosophyAllegiance and loyalty to the monarchDeep religious faith and moral pietyNone of the above

Explanation

Cavalier poets commonly explored themes such as aristocratic values, encouragement to enjoy life (carpe diem), and loyalty to the king. However, their works typically did not focus on devout religious themes or pious moral virtues, which were more characteristic of other poetic traditions.