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It has traditionally been held that Robert Southwell's poetry offers a curious view of Elizabethan England, one that is from the restricted perspective of a priest-hole. This book dismantles that idea by examining the poetry, word by word, discovering layers of new meanings, hidden emblems, and sharp critiques of Elizabeth's courtiers, and even of the ageing queen herself.Using both the most recent edition of Southwell's poetry and manuscript materials, it addresses both poetry and private writings including letters and diary material to give dramatic context to the radicalisation of a generat

Christian poetry, English --- History and criticism. --- Southwell, Robert, --- Robert Southwell, --- Elizabethan England. --- Jesuit. --- Robert Southwell. --- Shakespeare. --- Sidney. --- Spenser. --- artistic debate. --- holy music. --- poetry. --- radicalisation. --- Robert Southwell, saint, 1561-1595 --- Robertus Southwell, S.J. m.