Stephen Hawes
Stephen Hawes was an English poet of the Tudor period.
The Conuercyon of swerers (The Conversion of Swearers)
In a world drowning in sin, a powerful poem emerges, urging everyone to turn from their wicked ways and embrace redemption through faith and virtuous living.
By Stephen Hawes
The cõforte of louers The Comfort of Lovers
In a dreamlike journey, a heartbroken speaker searches for the meaning of true love in a magical garden, guided by wisdom to overcome obstacles and discover the virtues of romance.
By Stephen Hawes
The Pastime of Pleasure: An Allegorical Poem
In a world of towers and trials, a knight must choose between knowledge and worldly desires to win the heart of perfect beauty.
By Stephen Hawes
The Example of Vertu The Example of Virtue
A young man, tutored by wisdom, courageously triumphs over villainy to receive a pure reward.
By Stephen Hawes
A Ioyfull medytacyon to all Englonde of the coronacyon of our moost naturall souerayne lorde kynge Henry the eyght (A Joyful Meditation of the Coronation of King Henry the Eighth)
Experience a time of celebration and national pride as England embraces its new king and queen with hope, divine blessing, and unity.
By Stephen Hawes