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I See England, I See France
(While Columbus Sees America)
In honor of Columbus Day, we look at poems from the century he set out for new shores from four colonial powers…
In honor of Columbus Day, we look at poems from the century he set out for new shores from four colonial powers. While 15th century Renaissance writers have been somewhat outshone by their 16th century counterparts, these poets demonstrate a rich grasp on man's inner life and dedicated to celebrating that life while the world around them grasped riches.
We've suggested some titles where you can embark on your own exploration of Renaissance Literature. Today's poems come from www.poets.org and www.webexhibits.org/poetry.
(Image detail from the cover of Renaissance Women Poets)
Books featured in this episode:
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Renaissance Women Poets Isabella Whitney Mary Sidney Aemilia Lanyer Danielle Clarke Paperback Penguin Classics $18.00  add to cartRead more... |
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The Penguin Book of Renaissance Verse Various David Norbrook H. R. Woudhuysen Paperback Penguin Classics $25.00 add to cartRead more... |
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The Italian Renaissance Reader Julia Conaway Bondanella Mark Musa Paperback Plume $18.00 add to cartRead more... |
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I See England, I See France (While Columbus Sees America)»
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