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'Surrender to king Henry!' A new poem on the siege of Thérouanne in 1513.

Authors :
Tyson, Diana B.
Source :
Nottingham Medieval Studies (Institute for Medieval Studies); 2007, Vol. 51, p181-200, 20p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents a 16th century French poem, attributed to Sir Thomas Wriothesley, depicting the 1513 Siege of Thérouanne, France. The text of the work is provided along with an analysis of poetic structure and themes. An overview of larger genre of war poetry depicting the event is cited and the author advocates the value of this particular work.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00782122
Volume :
51
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nottingham Medieval Studies (Institute for Medieval Studies)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27761615
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1484/J.NMS.3.413