This concise collection of Renaissance poetry includes selections from the works of Wyatt, Sidney, Marlow, Shakespeare, Jonson, Donne, Herbert and Milton. Contains a selection of the most significant Renaissance Poetry. Places traditional favourites are alongside less well-known titles, reflecting the ways in which the literary canon has changed in recent years. Includes a succinct introduction, which gives readers a sense of how poetry developed during the period. Ideal for readers seeking a first introduction to the classic texts of English literature.