Nicholas Grimald / Le Roy / Merrill
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
