Discover the birth of the English author with this pivotal study on Early Modern England. Kevin Pask’s work offers the first comprehensive history of how literary authority was culturally constructed through the life-scripting of poets. Essential for students and scholars of Renaissance literature, this book illuminates the biographies of Chaucer, Sidney, Spenser, Donne, and Milton, revealing their foundational impact on authorship. Deepen your understanding of literary history and the evolution of the poet’s voice. A must-read for academic excellence in Indian universities.