The Amorous Lady was a wonderful poem. I truly enjoyed it. In this poem an anonymous woman argues for her right to be a creative artist with no constraints. The poem points out how people were taught with strict rules and guidelines about how to write. The amorous woman rejects all of the standard conventions an refuses to follow those rules. I appreciate this poem. The idea that a woman, even an anonymous woman decided to stand up to the patriarchy and assert herself in such a bold manner is exciting. During discussion it was said that this particular piece was published outside of Europe on the islands specifically. This to me shows how infested with men the publishing scene was during those days. I doubt such a poem would have published in Europe even if it had been submitted.

In England men appear to dominate the literary scene. Not only dominate but set the tone and the rules for what is and is not proper. Amorous Lady is a glorious poem that spits in the face of what is and is not proper. The woman that crafted this piece is not only fighting for the right to make artistic decisions as she chooses she is also fighting for freedom. This may seem like a stretch for some but I do not think so. Women have been taught conformity since the beginning of time. To buck against those standards and refuse to live and act as one chooses is a fight for freedom. My reaction to this poem is pleased. I was pleased by seeing such and assertion of equanimity from a woman so many years ago. Also by publishing outside of England this woman shows ingenuity. Not only is she taking steps to free herself from conformity she is also finding avenues to make her actions public. She will not be free in silence. The publishing of the piece shows other women what standing up for oneself and ones craft looks like.