Elegy on Randolph's Finger Containing the Well-Known Lines 'On Time-Poets'

"Elegy on Randolph's Finger Containing the Well-Known Lines 'On the Time-Poets'" is a fascinating 17th-century verse composition by the dramatist William Heming. Written as a tribute and a clever piece of literary satire, the poem centers on an incident involving the poet Thomas Randolph. This work is most celebrated for its significant section titled "On the Time-Poets," which offers a unique, contemporary roll call of the prominent literary figures of the era.Within its lines, readers find a vibrant catalog of poets and playwrights, providing invaluable insight into the literary landscape and peer reputations of the Jacobean and Caroline periods. Heming's wit and use of the elegy form serve not only to commemorate Randolph but also to preserve a historical record of the poets who shaped English literature. This work bridges the gap between personal anecdote and scholarly survey, making it a vital resource for those interested in early modern English poetry and the social circles of historic London's writers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.