This course examines the literary culture associated with Elizabeth I. Issues, including gender and sexuality, power, and religion, will be explored through a wide range of sixteenth- and early-seventeenth century poems (these will be chosen from such writers as Skelton, Wyatt, Surrey, Mary Stuart, the Sidneys, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Raleigh, Aemilia Lanyer, Mary Wroth, Elizabeth I, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert). Reading-intensive course. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)
