Literature Library author

Elizabeth I

A concise guide to Elizabeth I's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Forms
Speech
Indexed works
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Author overview

Elizabeth I (1533–1603) was a writer whose body of work spans speech. This writing is associated with Kingdom of England. Major works and useful reading starting points include Tilbury Speech. Key themes include sovereignty and public authority, religion and national identity, and gender, rhetoric, and royal self-presentation.

Reading pathway

Begin with Tilbury Speech.

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