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The Elizabethan court was a vibrant hub of poetic creativity, where courtiers competed to craft the most intricate and polished poems. Queen Elizabeth I herself contributed as a writer and a patron, recognizing and rewarding those who produced eloquent poetic tributes. Among her favored poets were Sir Philip Sidney and Sir Walter Raleigh. Notably, Raleigh supported Edmund Spenser, who dedicated his epic poem, "The Faerie Queene" (1590), to the Queen, showcasing the interconnectedness of art and royal patronage in the era.
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Sentence Types Exercise 2
Compound or Complex? The glittering Elizabethan court was a focus of poetic creativity; members of the court vied with one another to see who could create the most highly polished, technically perfect poems. COMPOUND
Compound or Complex? Elizabeth I herself wrote lyrics, and she patronized favorite poets and rewarded courtiers for eloquent poetic tributes. COMPOUND
Compound or Complex? Among her protégés were Sir Philip Sidney and Sir Walter Raleigh. NEITHER
Compound or Complex? Raleigh, in turn, encouraged Edmund Spenser, who wrote the epic The Faerie Queene (1590) in honor of Elizabeth. COMPLEX