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Spenser's Minor Poems

An authoritative edition with commentary and notes

Edmund Spenser author Ernest de Selincourt editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:1st Jan '10

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This edition of Spenser's Minor Poems provides an authoritative text, insightful commentary, and valuable scholarly resources for readers and researchers alike.

This scholarly edition of Spenser's Minor Poems offers readers an authoritative text of Edmund Spenser's lesser-known works. The edition is meticulously curated, featuring an introduction that provides context and insight into Spenser's poetic style and themes. Readers will find the commentary notes invaluable, as they delve into the nuances of language and the historical backdrop of the poems.

In addition to the primary text, the edition includes scholarly apparatus that aids in understanding Spenser's contributions to English literature. The annotations clarify references and allusions, making the poems accessible to both scholars and general readers alike. This comprehensive approach ensures that Spenser's Minor Poems is not just a collection of poetry but a rich resource for literary study.

Overall, this edition serves as a bridge between the past and present, inviting a new generation of readers to appreciate the artistry of Spenser. Whether for academic purposes or personal enjoyment, Spenser's Minor Poems stands as an essential addition to any literary collection, highlighting the enduring relevance of Spenser's work in the canon of English poetry.

ISBN: 9780198118237

Dimensions: 221mm x 145mm x 37mm

Weight: 790g

562 pages