A Biography of Edmund Spenser

""A Biography of Edmund Spenser"" by John W. Hales is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous English poet, Edmund Spenser. The book traces Spenser's life from his birth in London in 1552 to his death in 1599, exploring his education, career, and personal relationships.Hales delves into Spenser's early life, including his education at the Merchant Taylors' School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He also provides insight into Spenser's early literary works, including ""The Shepherd's Calendar"" and ""The Faerie Queene.""The book also explores Spenser's involvement in English politics, including his service as a secretary to the Lord Deputy of Ireland and his role in the suppression of the Irish rebellion of 1598. Hales provides a detailed account of Spenser's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Boyle and his relationships with other poets and literary figures of his time.Throughout the book, Hales analyzes Spenser's literary works, including his use of allegory and his influence on later poets such as John Milton. He also discusses the critical reception of Spenser's works over time, from their initial publication to their enduring popularity in modern times.Overall, ""A Biography of Edmund Spenser"" offers a fascinating and detailed look at the life and works of one of England's most celebrated poets.It is said that his friend Harvey introduced him to that famous accomplished gentleman--that mirror of true knighthood--Sir Philip Sidney, and it would seem that Penshurst became for some time his home. There has already been quoted a line describing Spenser as 'the southern shepheardes boye.' This southern shepherd is probably Sidney. Sidney, it would seem, introduced him to his father and to his uncle, the Earl of Leicester.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.