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<p>This collection of poetry by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, and Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder offers a glimpse into the literary world of 16th-century England. These two writers were pioneers of the sonnet form and paved the way for later poets such as William Shakespeare.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>