Urban poetry was quite vital until the middle of the 17th century; the plebeian poets criticized the existing social order and continued within the ambiance of elements of the Renaissance style.
Linnaluule oli üsna oluline kuni 17. sajandi keskpaigani; plebeipoeedid kritiseerisid kehtivat sotsiaalset korda ja jätkasid renessanss-stiili elementide õhkkonnas.