Explore the foundational poetry of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea, with this definitive Cambridge Edition. Volume 1 unveils her early manuscript books, featuring seminal poems and plays written under her pen name, Ardelia. Gain insight into the revision processes and contexts of a pivotal 17th-century English writer. Essential for scholars and students of English literature in India, this scholarly edition provides established texts and rich commentary. Discover Anne Finch’s early brilliance and her impact on literary history, making it a key acquisition for any serious collection.