Delve into the rich tapestry of Renaissance England with a new perspective on early poetry anthologies. Michelle O’Callaghan’s insightful research explores the ‘recreative’ heart of these foundational books, examining their craft, performance, and role as pleasurable pastimes. Discover how these collections shaped literary history and early modern cultures, revealing a domestic Renaissance where print travelled across social classes. Essential reading for Indian students, scholars, and enthusiasts of literary studies and book history, this work illuminates the embodied materiality and expressive power that defined an era’s literary engagement.