English Poetry In The Sixteenth Century
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A foundational work in Renaissance literary studies, English Poetry in the Sixteenth Century presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of the most transformative eras in the history of English verse. Maurice Evans, Professor of English at McGill University, Montreal, charts the evolution of poetic form, language, and sensibility from the early Tudor period through to the Elizabethan golden age, illuminating the work of poets such as Wyatt, Surrey, Sidney, and Spenser. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the text argues that the sixteenth century was not merely a prelude to the later achievements of English literature but a period of profound and independent creative vitality. Evans situates each poet within their cultural and intellectual context, illustrating how Renaissance humanism, Petrarchan conventions, and native English traditions converged to produce a rich and varied poetic tradition.
Author: Maurice Evans
Format: Paperback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A foundational work in Renaissance literary studies, English Poetry in the Sixteenth Century presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of the most transformative eras in the history of English verse. Maurice Evans, Professor of English at McGill University, Montreal, charts the evolution of poetic form, language, and sensibility from the early Tudor period through to the Elizabethan golden age, illuminating the work of poets such as Wyatt, Surrey, Sidney, and Spenser. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the text argues that the sixteenth century was not merely a prelude to the later achievements of English literature but a period of profound and independent creative vitality. Evans situates each poet within their cultural and intellectual context, illustrating how Renaissance humanism, Petrarchan conventions, and native English traditions converged to produce a rich and varied poetic tradition.