Explore the foundations of English poetry and literature in this collection of critical essays by Francis Meres. Published in 1598, Meres analyzes the works of Shakespeare, Spenser, and other prominent poets of the Elizabethan era. A must-read for any literature enthusiast. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public...