Tottel's Miscellany

Tottel's Miscellany: Songs and Sonnets (1903) is a book compiled by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, which contains a collection of poems written by various authors during the Tudor period in England. The book was originally published in 1557 and is considered to be the first printed anthology of English poetry.The poems in this book are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and songs. They cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and politics. Many of the poems are written in the courtly love tradition, which was popular during the Tudor period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains poems written by Surrey, who was a prominent poet and courtier during the reign of Henry VIII. Surrey is credited with introducing the sonnet form to English literature. His poems are known for their lyrical quality and their use of the English language.The second part of the book contains poems written by other authors, including Sir Thomas Wyatt, Nicholas Grimald, and Thomas Churchyard. These poets were also part of the Tudor court and their poems reflect the same themes and styles as Surrey's.Overall, Tottel's Miscellany: Songs and Sonnets (1903) is an important work in the history of English literature. It provides a glimpse into the literary culture of the Tudor period and showcases some of the most talented poets of the time.And Uncertain Authors. Edited By Edward Arber.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.