Edmund Spenser

By Richard William Church

Book Overview

Edmund Spenser by R. W. Church is a biography of the famous English poet and writer Edmund Spenser. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Spenser's life, his works, and his influence on English literature. Church delves into Spenser's early life, education, and career as a civil servant before turning to his literary achievements. The author analyzes Spenser's most famous works, including The Faerie Queene and Amoretti, and explores their themes, symbolism, and historical context. Church also examines Spenser's influence on other writers, such as John Milton and William Wordsworth, and his impact on the development of English poetry. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Edmund Spenser and the history of English literature.1879. The story of the life of English poet Edmund Spenser who is most famous for his long allegorical romance, The Faerie Queene. Contents: Spenser's Early Life; The New Poet-The Shepherd's Calendar; Spenser in Ireland; The Faery Queen-The First Part; The Faery Queen; and Second Part of the Faery Queen-Spenser's Last Years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162728221
• ISBN13: 9781162728223
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"