The Life and Poems of Nicholas Grimald

By Nicholas Grimald

"The Life and Poems of Nicholas Grimald" provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most significant figures in mid-sixteenth-century English literature. As a scholar, poet, and dramatist, Nicholas Grimald played a crucial role in the development of the English sonnet and blank verse, contributing significantly to the landmark anthology "Songes and Sonettes" (widely known as "Tottel's Miscellany"). This work combines a detailed biographical study with a critical collection of his surviving verse, showcasing his mastery of Latin and English composition during the Tudor period.

The collection explores Grimald's academic career at Cambridge and Oxford, his involvement in the religious tensions of the Reformation, and his literary influence on succeeding generations of poets. Readers will find a range of poems that reflect the humanist traditions of the Renaissance, including elegies, pastoral themes, and translations of classical works. By bringing together his lyrical output and life story, this volume offers invaluable insight into the evolution of English poetic form and the intellectual landscape of the 16th century. It serves as an essential resource for scholars of Renaissance poetry and those interested in the transition from medieval to modern literary styles.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025801482
• ISBN13: 9781025801483
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.1" x 6.1"