Sarah Fyge Egerton
Sarah Fyge Egerton by Robert C. Evans, published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. in 2012, is a scholarly examination of the work of the 17th-century poet Sarah Fyge Egerton. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book highlights Egerton’s contributions to poetry during a time when female poets were uncommon, featuring her notable works, including The Female Advocate and Poems on Several Occasions, Together with a Pastoral.
Readers will find a diverse collection of Egerton’s poetry that, while lacking a clear thematic structure, showcases her talent and ability to convey assertive and unexpected perspectives. The volume invites deeper analytical exploration, reflecting on the historical context of women authors in literature. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism, particularly regarding the contributions of women writers in the 17th century.
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Sarah Fyge Egerton (1668-1723) is an intriguing poet who wrote a great deal of poetry during a period when women poets were relatively rare. Alongside The Female Advocate in this volume is Egerton’s Poems on Several Occasions, Together with a Pastoral. This is a diverse volume with no obvious pattern or design which nevertheless includes many poems which display real talent and can express surprisingly assertive or unexpected views, suggesting the volume deserves far more analytical attention than it has yet received.
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