Manuscript Verse Collectors and the Politics of Anti-Courtly Love Poetry

Discover the intriguing world of early-seventeenth-century English poetry with Manuscript Verse Collectors and the Politics of Anti-Courtly Love Poetry by Joshua Eckhardt. Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, this hardback edition spans 318 pages and delves into the unique role of handwritten poetry anthologies in shaping literary history. Eckhardt explores how these compilations, created by manuscript verse collectors, not only preserved works by renowned authors of the English Renaissance but also included provocative and often unprintable verses addressing themes of sex and politics. This thought-provoking analysis sheds light on the intersection of literature and societal issues in 17th-century England, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of English poetry, history, and criticism. Don't miss the chance to enrich your understanding of this fascinating period in literary history.