Basse was a celebrated poet and writer of the early Stuart period, known for his pastoral and occasional verse. This edition of his complete works, edited by Richard Warwick Bond, includes many previously unpublished poems and provides a fascinating window into the literary culture of the time. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English poetry or the literary culture of early modern England. 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 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. 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.