In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to some of the greatest poets of our literature. John Skelton (1460-1529) lived through one of England's most turbulent and dangerous periods. A tutor to Prince Henry (later Henry VIII), Skelton enjoyed the monarch's favour at court, despite his outspokenness. Throughout the sixteenth century many of Skelton's poems were printed and reprinted, including "The Bouge of Court", "Philip Sparrow", "Colin Clout" and "The Tunning of Elinour Rumming".
- ISBN10 0571236812
- ISBN13 9780571236817
- Publish Date 1 May 2008 (first published 20 November 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Edition Main - Poet to Poet
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English