Thomas Wyatt

Mark Stadler
British Authors
Ms. Derleth
Jan, 2009

Introduction

Sir Thomas Wyatt was born in the period of the Renaissance in Great Britain.   He is also the inventor of the Italian sonnet form.   He was the first man to introduce the sonnet to the English language, and also with its rhyming couplet (Jokinen).   Many of his best poems are imitations of Petrarch sonnets (Gavin).   Many of his poems are very gloomy and sad.   Another important theme throughout his poems and sonnets is love.   He expresses his journey throughout his life, love, disappointment, and admiration.   Sir Thomas Wyatt is one of the most knowledgeable poets of his time.   He capture his readers mind through imagery and his usage of appealing vocabulary.   Many of his poems were not published in his lifetime.

Biography
of Sir Thomas Wyatt

According the article “The Life of Sir Thomas Wyatt” by Anniina Jokinen she states that Thomas Wyatt was born at Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent, in 1503.   Not much is known of his childhood education.   In 1516, He attended St. Johns College and the University of Cambridge.   Around 1520, Wyatt married Lord Cobham’s Daughter, Elizabeth Brooke, who, in 1521, gave birth to Thomas Wyatt Jr. Wyatt Became a very popular man in the courts.   His first court appearance was in 1516, he was a sewer extraordinaire for Henry VIII.   He carried out several foreign for Henry VIII, and served several offices at home. (Jokinen)
Around 1525, Wyatt separated from his wife on charges of adultery.   This is about the same time that his curiosities in Anne Boleyn date back to.   During this time, Wyatt hit his political peak.   In 1526-1527, Wyatt went on diplomatic missions to places like France, Venice and the Papal Courts in Rome.   He served as the High Marshall of Calais from 1528-1530, and the Commissioner of the Peace of Essex in 1532.   Also Wyatt accompanied King Henry VIII and his mistress, Anne Boleyn (whom Wyatt was quite fond of), on there visit to Calais...