Poems by a Sixteenth-Century Gentlewoman, Maid, and Servant

The poetic miscellanies feature Isabella Whitney's work alongside contributions from male authors, offering insights into sixteenth-century courtship and the associated risks for women. This edition presents modernized texts of both collections, highlighting themes of class and gender during Whitney's era. Additionally, it portrays London as an emerging marketplace filled with both practical goods and luxury items, enriching the historical context of Whitney's poetry and its societal implications.