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Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum

Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum

by Aemilia LANYER (1569 - 1645)

Aemilia Lanyer's 1611 poem is far more than a retelling of The Passion. It comprises a spirited defense of Eve (and, by extension, all women), elegant praises for her female patrons, a catalogue of virtuous women of the ancient world, and closes with the first "country house" poem written by a woman in English. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)


Part 1 - Dedicatory Poems

Part 2 - To the Virtuous Reader

Part 3 - The Passion of the Christ

Part 4 - Eve's Apologie

Part 5 - To my Lady of Cumberland

Part 6 - The Description of Cooke-ham