The Life And Poems Of Richard Edwards

By Leicester Bradner

Book Overview

""The Life and Poems of Richard Edwards"" is a comprehensive biography of the Tudor poet, Richard Edwards, written by Leicester Bradner. The book explores Edwards' life, from his birth in Somerset in the early 16th century to his death in London in 1566. Bradner delves into Edwards' education at Oxford University, his time as a courtier to King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I, and his career as a playwright and poet. The book also includes a collection of Edwards' poems, including some that have never been published before. Bradner provides detailed analysis of each poem, exploring their themes, structure, and historical context. Through his analysis, Bradner highlights Edwards' skill as a poet and his contribution to the development of English literature during the Tudor period.Overall, ""The Life and Poems of Richard Edwards"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Tudor history, English literature, or the life and works of this fascinating poet. Bradner's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book a valuable addition to any library or bookshelf.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163170720
• ISBN13: 9781163170724
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"