Richard Barnfield Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Barnfield.

Richard Barnfield (1574-1627) was an English poet and contemporary of William Shakespeare. Little is known about his life, but he is remembered for his work "The Affectionate Shepherd" (1594), a collection of pastoral poems that expressed homoerotic themes. Barnfield's poetry was highly regarded during his time, and he was praised for his skillful use of language and imagery. While his work may not be as widely known today, Barnfield's contributions to Elizabethan literature remain significant.