Episode 265: The Life and Work of Anne Dowriche with Dr Joanne Paul

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Join Natalie Grueninger as she welcomes back Dr. Joanne Paul to the Talking Tudors podcast. In this episode, they delve into the remarkable life and work of Anne Dowriche, (née Edgecombe), an often-overlooked Elizabethan poet and writer. Discover how Dowriche, a clergy wife from a country gentry background, broke barriers by publishing an epic poem, The French Historie, in 1589, a time when female authorship was rare. Dr. Paul shares her insights into Dowriche's influences, from classical texts to the political climate of the late 16th century, including the turbulent religious conflicts in France and England. Explore how Dowriche's work reflects the complex intersections of religion, politics, and literature during the Tudor era, and learn about the hidden networks that might have supported her groundbreaking publication. Listen in as Dr. Paul discusses her modern edition of Dowriche's text, making this fascinating work accessible to contemporary readers. Whether you're a student, scholar, or history enthusiast, this episode offers a captivating exploration of a pioneering woman's contribution to Tudor history and literature. Visit Dr Paul's website https://joannepaul.com/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.3	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
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1:50.6	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Joanne Poole back to the show to chat about the life and work of Anne Dowrich.
1:58.4	Dr. Joanne Poole is an award-winning historian, consultant and writer with a passion
2:02.8	for sharing her research on Renaissance and Tudor history. She has consulted for television with TLC and
2:08.9	Amazon and appeared on a variety of programs, including for BBC, Channel 5 and TLC. Having written
2:15.9	for academic and student audiences on Thomas Moore and
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