Sir Thomas Wyatt

Sir Thomas Wyatt was an important English poet born in 1503. His work was admired during his life and continues to be so long since his death. He is often credited with introducing the sonnet to English literature. He died in October 1542, fifteen years before his first book of verse was printed.

Blame not my Lute!

I Find no Peace

They Flee from Me

Whoso List to Hunt

‘Whoso List to Hunt’ by Sir Thomas Wyatt uses a hunting metaphor to describe a suitor’s effort to gain the affections of, a woman.