The Complete Works of Michael Drayton, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Now First Collected - Couverture souple

Michael Drayton

 
9781331607359: The Complete Works of Michael Drayton, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Now First Collected

Synopsis

Inspired poetry and historical verse from Michael Drayton’s early and enduring voice.

This volume gathers a wide range of his work, from personal letters and tributes to peers to long, landscape-rich poems and national ballads. Readers will encounter lyrical praise, acrostic writing, and the expansive Poly-Olbion series, which surveys England’s rivers, towns, and landscapes with detailed, celebration-driven storytelling.

What you’ll find in this edition
  • Epistles and dedications that frame Drayton’s literary circle and his own ambitions
  • The extensive Poly-Olbion sections, exploring England’s places, history, and geography through verse
  • Devotional and moral pieces, including prayers and harmonies that reflect religious and civic themes
  • Acrostic and partner poems that honor friends and patrons, with a strong sense of place and time
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic English poetry, historical verse, and richly drawn landscape songs, as well as those curious about early modern literary networks and translation work.

Ideal for readers of historical poetry, Restoration-era verse, and poems that weave geography, nation, and faith into a single, sweeping voice.

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