First published in 1925, Edmund Spenser is a scholarly examination of Edmund Spenser's contributions to Renaissance literature. Renwick delves into Spenser's poetic artistry, exploring his major works, including The Faerie Queene, and their significance within the cultural and intellectual context of the Elizabethan era. The book analyzes Spenser's use of allegory, his innovative approach to language and form, and his influence on the development of English poetry. Renwick's essay remains a valuable resource for understanding Spenser's role in shaping Renaissance poetry and his enduring literary legacy.
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PoetryIndex
LiteratureTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Original Title Page
- Original Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- I The New Poetry of the Sixteenth Century
- II The Kinds of Poetry
- III Style and Language
- IV Verse and Metre
- V Imitation ; Matter ; Allegory
- VI Philosophy
- VII ‘The Prince of Poets in his Tyme’
- Appendix: Spenser’s Metres
- Index
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