Elizabethan poetry

Elizabethan poetry refers to the poetic works produced during Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1558-1603). It is characterized by its rich language, classical influences, and use of forms like sonnets and lyric poetry. Prominent poets such as William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, and Sir Philip Sidney explored themes of love, beauty, politics, and human nature. The poetry often features elaborate metaphors, intricate wordplay, and a focus on individual emotion. This era marked a flourishing of literary creativity, blending traditional classical elements with innovations that laid the foundation for modern English poetry.