Edmund Spenser
1552 –January 13, 1599
Poet, Translator, Writer
Lived 47 years
- Born in
- East Smithfield
- Passed away in
- London
Edmund Spenser (c. 1552 – 13 January 1599 O.S.) was an English poet who is best known for having written The Faerie Queene, an epic poem and fantastical allegory that celebrates the Tudor dynasty and Elizabeth I. He is recognized as being one of the premier craftsmen of nascent Modern English verse, and he is considered to be one of the great poets in the English language.
Notable works: The Faerie Queene Education: Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
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