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. Sir Thomas Wyatt was born in Kent in 1503 and educated at St John's College, Cambridge. He served Henry VIII as a diplomat in Europe but was imprisoned and almost executed for his close relationship with Anne Boleyn. On his release, Wyatt became Sheriff of Kent and later Ambassador to Spain, and died 1542 from a fever caught on a diplomatic mission.
- ISBN10 0571232299
- ISBN13 9780571232291
- Publish Date 1 May 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Edition Main - Poet to Poet
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English