The Battaile of Agincourt

Name: The Battaile of Agincourt
Author: Michael Drayton

By Michael Drayton

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A lengthy narrative poem recounts a celebrated medieval battlefield victory, blending epic rhetoric and close adherence to chronicled sources to render troop movements, tactics, and dramatic episodes. The martial narrative is punctuated by lyric pieces — sonnets, pastorals, and lighter fantasies — that showcase the poet's descriptive energy and fancy. The volume is presented with dedications, contemporary commendatory verses, and editorial annotations that clarify archaic spelling and allusions, so readers encounter both vigorous combat scenes and more reflective, topographical or mythic digressions.

About the Author

Michael Drayton

Michael Drayton was an English poet active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, known for his contributions to the Elizabethan literary scene. His work often reflects the themes of love, history, and national pride. Drayton's notable works include the 'Elizabethan Sonnet Cycles: Idea, Fidesa and Chloris,' which showcases his mastery of the sonnet form, and 'The Battaile of Agincourt,' a narrative poem that commemorates the famous battle of the Hundred Years' War. His poetry is characterized by its lyrical quality and innovative use of language, making him a significant figure in the development of English poetry.