A Critical Companion to John Skelton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843847816)

Introduces Skelton and his work to readers unfamiliar with the poet, gathers together the vibrant strands of existing research, and opens up new avenues for future studies.

John Skelton is a central literary figure and the leading poet during the first thirty years of Tudor rule. Nevertheless, he remains challenging and even contradictory for modern audiences.

This book aims to provide an authoritative guide to this complex poet and his works, setting him in his historical, religious, and social contexts. Beginning with an exploration of his life and career, it goes on to cover all the major aspects of his poetry, from the literary traditions in which he wrote and the form of his compositions to the manuscript contexts and later reception.

Author: Sebastian Sobecki
ISBN-10: 1843847817
ISBN-13: 9781843847816
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Language: English
Published: 08/11/2026
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52d