Reading Monarchs' Writing: The Poetry of Henry VIII, Mary Stuart, Elizabeth I, and James VI/I

by Peter C. Herman (Editor), Lisa Hopkins (Contributor)

In two parts, this book presents nine essays discussing what happens when poetry gets written by people in power; followed by an anthology of poetry by the four monarchs, including James VI/I's Lepanto and its Preface.

330 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002