Publisher's Synopsis
Tudor and Stuart Love Songs is a collection of romantic poetry from the Tudor and Stuart periods, compiled by John Potter Briscoe and originally published in 1902. The book features works from some of the most renowned poets of the time, including William Shakespeare, Sir Philip Sidney, and John Donne, as well as lesser-known writers. The poems cover a range of themes related to love, from courtly love and unrequited feelings to marriage and sexual desire. The book is organized thematically, with sections covering different aspects of love, such as ""The Wooing of the Maiden"" and ""The Joy of Love."" Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context in which it was written. Tudor and Stuart Love Songs offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of love and courtship in early modern England, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of this period.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.
