Who introduced the Italian sonnet to the British Isles during the reign of King Henry VIII ?
Correct answer: D. Both A and B
- A. Thomas Wyatt
- B. Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
- C. John Donne
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Thomas Wyatt introduced the Italian or Petrarchan sonnet into English, while Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, helped develop and popularise it. Since both poets are associated with its introduction, option D is correct.
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