Women Poets of the English Civil War

This anthology provides a comprehensive collection of poetry by five prominent women poets of the English Civil War period, offering modern-spelling, clear-text versions for classroom use and comparison to mainstream editions. It highlights the diversity of womens poetry in the mid-seventeenth century and explores the contexts of Civil War, religious conflict, and scientific and literary development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2017
Publisher: Manchester University Press

This comprehensive anthology presents an extensive collection of poetry by the five most prolific and prominent women poets of the English Civil War period: Anne Bradstreet, Hester Pulter, Margaret Cavendish, Katherine Philips, and Lucy Hutchinson. The book offers modern-spelling, clear-text versions of these poems, making them suitable for classroom use and facilitating easy comparison with mainstream editions of male poets' works. By showcasing the diversity of women's poetry during the mid-seventeenth century, across political affiliations and publication forms, the anthology sheds light on the rich tapestry of seventeenth-century poetic culture. In-depth notes on the poems and an introduction provide valuable context, exploring the backdrop of the Civil War, religious conflicts, and the scientific and literary developments of the time. This anthology not only offers a valuable insight into the world of women's poetry during this period but also allows for a deeper understanding of its relationship with prominent male poets such as Marvell, Milton, and Dryden. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of seventeenth-century literature and poetry.

Weight: 778g
Dimension: 241 x 165 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719086243