Edmund Spenser Boeken

The collection features the renowned "The Faerie Queene," showcasing Edmund Spenser's poetic brilliance alongside his lesser-known poems and prose. It also includes a biographical account, "The Life of Edmund Spenser," by Alexander C. Judson, providing insight into the poet's life and context. Spanning eleven volumes, this comprehensive compilation highlights Spenser's contributions to literature and his enduring influence.

Edmund Spenser, one of England's greatest poets, was born in 1552 and educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge. His notable works include "The Shepheardes Calender" and the epic "The Faerie Queene," considered his masterpiece. Spenser's poetry significantly influenced later poets, earning him the title of "Poet's Poet." His time in Ireland was marked by political turmoil, reflected in his works like "A View of the Present State of Ireland." He died in 1599, with fellow poets mourning his passing at his burial in Westminster Abbey.

The work features Edmund Spenser's philosophical exploration through four hymns, reflecting on themes of love, virtue, and the divine. Originally published in 1907, it delves into the complexities of human experience and spirituality, showcasing Spenser's lyrical style and deep introspection. The hymns serve as meditative pieces that invite readers to contemplate moral and existential questions.

Faerie Queene: Book 6 and the Mutabilitie Cantos.

The biography highlights Edmund Spenser's journey from London to Ireland in the late 16th century, detailing his literary contributions, including "The Shepheardes Calender" and "The Faerie Queene." His success as a poet earned him a royal pension, while his prose work, "A View of the Present State of Ireland," controversially argued for the suppression of Irish culture. Spenser's life ended in London at age forty-six, and he was honored by fellow poets at his burial in Westminster Abbey, reflecting his significant impact on literature.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting important literature by making it accessible in modern, high-quality editions that remain true to the original text.

Originally published in 1915 as part of the Pitt Press Series, and reprinted many times thereafter, this book contains the text of the first book of Spenser's Faerie Queene. Winstanley prefaces the text with an introduction on the medieval, classical and renaissance sources for the poem, as well as the book's historical allegory. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in this important English poem.

Newly represented in the 3rd ed. are Spenser's contemporary WilliamCamden and, from the 20th century, Virginia Woolf, William Nelson, A. Bartlett Giamatti, Donald Cheney, Judith Anderson

Part of a series of Spenser's great work, this title includes a general introduction, annotation, note on the text, bibliography, glossary, and an index of characters. It also contains Spenser's Letter to Raleigh and a short Life of Spenser.