Tottel's Miscellany
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"Tottel's Miscellany," first published in 1557 by Richard Tottel, is a landmark anthology of English poetry that helped shape the course of English literature. This collection, formally titled "Songes and Sonettes, written by the ryght honorable Lorde Henry Haward late Earle of Surrey, and other," introduced a new era of poetic expression to England, featuring the works of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, Sir Thomas Wyatt, Nicholas Grimald, and others.
Edited by Edward Arber, this edition of "Tottel's Miscellany" offers readers a carefully curated selection of poems that exemplify the themes, forms, and stylistic innovations of the early English Renaissance. With its sonnets, ballads, and lyrical pieces, the anthology explores themes of love, loss, nature, and courtly life, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of its time. The Miscellany's impact on the development of English poetry is undeniable, and it remains an essential text for scholars and enthusiasts of early modern literature.
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