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The Auctor - Softcover

Hawes, Stephen

 
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Synopsis

The Auctor is a poem written by Stephen Hawes, This poem is a humble submission to a sovereign lord. The speaker trembles with fear at approaching the lord's majesty but submits to his mercy, seeking forgiveness for any rudeness. The poem's language is simple and direct, reflecting the speaker's humility and the time period's emphasis on deference to authority. Compared to other works by the author, this poem is less allegorical and more straightforward, focusing on the speaker's personal relationship with the lord rather than on broader themes.

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About the Author

Stephen Hawes (died 1523) was a popular English poet during the Tudor period who is now little known.

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