Edmund Spenser
English poet, author of The Faerie Queene
Born
1552
473 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An English poet served as Chief Secretary for Ireland. He composed significant works in the late 16th century, particularly admired for the epic poem 'The Faerie Queene', which celebrated Queen Elizabeth I and explored themes of virtue and knighthood. The work is noted for its rich allegory and innovative use of the Spenserian stanza. Spenser's writing style influenced many subsequent poets and contributed to the development of English literature. His tenure in Ireland informed his later works, reflecting the complexities of colonial rule and his observations on Irish culture.
Authored the epic poem 'The Faerie Queene'
Served as Chief Secretary for Ireland
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