Elizabethan Sonnet-Cycles: Idea, by M. Drayton. Fidessa, by B. Griffin
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This volume presents two significant Elizabethan sonnet cycles: Michael Drayton's "Idea" and Bartholomew Griffin's "Fidessa." These works offer a rich tapestry of themes prevalent in Elizabethan poetry, including love, beauty, time, and mortality. "Idea," notable for its complexity and introspective exploration of the poet's feelings, showcases Drayton's mastery of the sonnet form. "Fidessa," while less known today, provides valuable insights into the conventions and variations within the sonnet cycle tradition of the period.
This collection is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of Elizabethan literature, offering a direct encounter with the poetic voices and artistic sensibilities of the era. The inclusion of both cycles allows for a comparative study of their styles, themes, and contributions to the development of the English sonnet.
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