Poetry Flashcards
Who did the Earl of Leicester give patronage to?
Edmund Spencer- influenced by Greek Sicilian Poets and used it to discuss themes like political controversy and religion. Fairire Queene- E P heritage, Elizabeth, myth and chivalry.
What was The Sheapheards Calendar 1579?
Introduced pastoral dialogue into E poetry, Shakespeare.
Give an example of Humanist and poetry?
Not to forget the fact Humanism was important as it freed up writers and artists to produced new and exciting work. e.g. Sir Phillip Sydney- combined Puritan beliefs and teaching of Aristotle in which people learned, Udall 9H playwright) applied English themes and classical style0 structure and real plot with action and excitement- Ralph Roister Doister.
Where did the developments mainly develop?
Throughout the Tudor Period (THE CATHOLIC THAT SURVIED THROUGH IT ALL?? NAME??).
Who was John Skelton?
Henry VIII tutor and later had a career in church as a writer of satirical poetry in English- often makes wealthy and power (forbidden voice) like Wolsey.
Who was Wyatt and Howard and what did they aim for and who influenced them? HENRY
From ranks of landed society and both courtiers and poets. Aim to improve the English Language and the quality of English poetry. Influenced by Humanist ideas ‘new learning’ and in particular by reading Italian and Latin verse.
What did Wyatt and Howard both do and why are they significant?
Both translated the sonnets if Petrach, a 14th c Italian writer ad also began to write their own poetry. Are credited with inventing most common form of sonnet in England- major breakthrough and development.
What did Wyatt write and who might it have been about?
One of his most famous is a love sonnet- Whoso list to hunt’- may have been about Anne Boleyn.
What was Howards specific achievement?
First person to use blank verse (in his translation of the work of the Roman writer Vigil).
Why was sonnet and blank verse significant, give an example?
Became the most widely used literary forms by the Elizabethan playwriters and directly shows a consequence of cultural, literature change and development.
Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets and used blank verse throughout his plays.
What does Shakespeare career show for cultural and literature change and development?
His career in many ways sums up the impact of Humanist thought and the Renaissance on English culture and society. This plays reflected society and looked at moral issues. They changed and developed culture as Shakespeare became one of England’s most famous poets and playwrights.
Give evidence of Shakespeare?
When was he born?
Schooling?
Career?
Born 1564, went to a new grammar school established by Edward- learnt to read and write and studied Latin.
Influence of London (most progressed area) theatre companies when he moved there and playwriting in early 1590s.
What were innovations in poetry, English and drama combined to create?
Propaganda for the Tudors- links to patronage.
