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100 1 _aChurch, R. W.
_q(Richard William),
_d1815-1890
245 1 0 _aSpenser
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aEnglish Men of Letters
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-27
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Spenser" by R. W. Church is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Edmund Spenser, a pivotal figure in English literature credited with significant developments in poetry during the English Renaissance. The narrative traces Spenser's journey from his early life through his literary accomplishments and his position in the cultural milieu of his time. The opening of the book begins by setting the historical context of Spenser's life, emphasizing his role as a trailblazer in English poetry, notably after the Reformation. It discusses his birth around the mid-16th century and provides insights into his educational background, particularly at Cambridge, and the literary environment that shaped him. The text highlights his early influences, the cultural transitions of England, and his initial poetic endeavors, which would eventually culminate in the creation of major works such as "The Faery Queen". This section establishes the foundation for understanding Spenser's enduring impact on English literature and the complexities of his personal and professional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653 _aSpenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599
830 0 _aEnglish Men of Letters
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31101
999 _c71947
_d71947