Renaissance Poetry

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The Renaissance poets in this topic wrote about a broad spectrum of topics in a variety of poetic styles. Whenever you examine a literary work, it is always important to consider the life and historical context of the author to help you better understand the meaning of the piece. Before reading five English poems from the Renaissance period, you will learn a little about each poet's life. Take a moment now to see how much you already know about these talented writers. In this interactivity, click the folder tabs to examine some interesting facts about the lives of five English poets from the Renaissance. Click the player button to begin.

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