Prosopopoia Or Mother Hubberds Tale

By Edmund Spenser

Book Overview

Prosopopoia, also known as Mother Hubberds Tale, is a satirical poem written by Edmund Spenser in the late 16th century. The poem is written in the form of a mock-epic and tells the story of Mother Hubberd, a poor widow who lives in the countryside with her many animals. Mother Hubberd is portrayed as a wise and virtuous woman who is constantly being taken advantage of by the corrupt and greedy society around her.Throughout the poem, Mother Hubberd encounters various characters, including a fox, a wolf, a hare, and a priest, all of whom represent different aspects of society. The fox and the wolf are portrayed as cunning and deceitful, while the hare represents innocence and vulnerability. The priest, on the other hand, is depicted as corrupt and hypocritical.Through these characters, Spenser explores themes of greed, corruption, and morality. He also uses the poem to criticize the social and political climate of his time, particularly the corruption within the church.Overall, Prosopopoia is a witty and entertaining work that offers a satirical commentary on the society of Spenser's time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Elizabethan era.Surely (said th' Ape) it likes me wondrous well; And would ye not poore fellowship expell, My selfe would offer you t' accompanie In this adventures chauncefull jeopardie: For to wexe olde at home in idlenesse .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: 1162681098
• ISBN13: 9781162681092
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"