Excerpt from The Complete Works in Verse and Prose of Edmund Spenser, Vol. 4 of 8: Daphnaida, an Elegy Upon the Death of the Noble and Vertuous Douglas Howard, Etc., 1591; Colin Clouts Come Home Again, 1595; Amoretti and Epithalamion, 1595; Fowre Hymnes, 1596; Prothalamion, or a Spousal Verse, Etc., 1596; Astrophel, Etc., And Sonnets
Spenser's greatness, and his permanent place in Poetry, are to be sought mainly in the Faerie seene, which is criticized elsewhere in this edition. But for the development and the varied resources of his genius, and for many of the new poetical forms by which he has influenced English literature from his age to our own, we must look to those other poems, which the editor has committed to my diffident and reluctant hands. In the separate Prefaces it is intended to note the growth of Spenser's genius, and the quality of each production, with such attention to chronology as their Often-conjectural dates of writing may allow. What I here wish to bring out, with all the clearness (imperfect as it must be in matter of this nature) that I can com mand, is the novelty of the models, whether in subject or in style, which he presented from I 580 onwards to Show how far he was a Maker, (to use the fine Elizabethan phrase,) in the literature of the day, by comparison with those who wrote during the preceding half-century.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an expert overview of the minor poems of renowned poet Edmund Spenser, exploring their significance within the broader literary landscape of his time. Through essays on specific works like 'Daphnaida' and 'Amoretti,' the author examines Spenser's groundbreaking use of language, verse forms, and themes. They explore how he blended elements of classical poetry with English literary traditions, creating a unique and influential style. The author highlights the depth of Spenser's emotional expression, his exploration of love, loss, and the human condition, revealing the enduring relevance of his work. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Spenser's poetry, offering fresh insights into his creative process and the enduring impact of his literary innovations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334711213_0
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