Robert Southwell and the martyr’s Christmas
Very informative and all new to me. You have an understandable typo in line one of the explanation that has him living till 1695.
Had known of Father Robert, via history. Was less aware of Richard Topcliffe and his methods.
Thanks for sharing this poem—I first read it this fall and was struck by the way it brought home the urgency of the poets life and vocation. Your added historical background makes it even more clear.
Very informative and all new to me. You have an understandable typo in line one of the explanation that has him living till 1695.
Had known of Father Robert, via history. Was less aware of Richard Topcliffe and his methods.
Thanks for sharing this poem—I first read it this fall and was struck by the way it brought home the urgency of the poets life and vocation. Your added historical background makes it even more clear.