Which 1590s sonnet sequence is titled 'Delia'?
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Correct answer: Samuel Daniel
Samuel Daniel's 'Delia' is a classic example of the Elizabethan vogue for sonnet cycles. It adheres closely to Petrarchan ideals, emphasizing the lady's cruelty and the poet's suffering.
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