A Biography of Edmund Spenser by John W. Hales

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.html.images 185 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.epub3.images 147 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.epub.images 149 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.epub.noimages 135 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.kf8.images 293 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.kindle.images 277 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/6937.txt.utf-8 168 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/6937/pg6937-h.zip 146 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Hales, John W. (John Wesley), 1836-1914
Title A Biography of Edmund Spenser
Note Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer
Summary "A Biography of Edmund Spenser" by John W. Hales is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of Edmund Spenser, a prominent poet of the English Renaissance, shedding light on his connections with other literary figures, such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, while also examining the obscurities surrounding his birth and life events. The opening of this biography discusses the scant historical records available regarding Spenser’s life, establishing a parallel with other poets of his time. Hales notes that much of what is known about Spenser comes from biographical sketches, mentions in the works of his contemporaries, and a few official documents. The narrative then transitions to Spenser’s origins, touching on his birth in London, his connections to notable families, and his education at Pembroke College, Cambridge. It introduces elements of his personal life, including his early literary endeavors and the impact of his relationships, both affectionate and professional, during a time when English poetry was evolving significantly. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Spenser's contributions to literature and his profound influence on subsequent generations of poets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
Subject Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599
Category Text
EBook-No. 6937
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 18, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 58 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!