Edmund Spenser (c. 1552 – 13 January 1599) was an English poet best known for The Faerie Queene, an epic poem and fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty and Elizabeth I. He is recognised as one of the premier craftsmen of Modern English verse in its infancy, and is considered one of the greatest poets in the English language.
Read more about Edmund Spenser: Life, Poetry, The Faerie Queene, A View of The Present State of Ireland, Shorter Poems, The Spenserian Stanza and Sonnet, Influences and Influenced, List of Works
Famous quotes by edmund spenser:
“But that which fairest is but few behold:
Her mind, adorned with virtues manifold.”
—Edmund Spenser (1552?–1599)
“Eftsoones they heard a most melodious sound,
Of all that mote delight a daintie eare,”
—Edmund Spenser (1552?–1599)
“Most glorious Lord of life! that, on this day,
Didst make thy triumph over death and sin;
And, having harrowed hell, didst bring away
Captivity thence captive, us to win:”
—Edmund Spenser (1552?–1599)