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 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
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
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