Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Hales, John W. (John Wesley) 1836 1914 Hales, John Wesley A Biography of Edmund Spenser Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer "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.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 190104 2025-07-03T09:32:39.089069 text/html 189925 2025-01-10T01:15:12.547808 text/html 150883 2025-07-03T09:32:44.785027 application/epub+zip 152763 2025-07-03T09:32:41.776048 application/epub+zip 137811 2025-07-03T09:32:40.716041 application/epub+zip 300298 2025-07-03T09:32:47.015080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284018 2025-07-03T09:32:44.149034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241123 2022-09-04T03:44:20.503391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171752 2025-07-03T09:32:38.826058 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 171855 2019-07-18T14:14:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17516 2025-07-03T09:32:47.134021 application/rdf+xml 15600 2025-07-03T09:32:41.199060 image/jpeg 3912 2025-07-03T09:32:40.956078 image/jpeg 68113 2019-07-18T14:14:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 149358 2025-07-03T09:32:39.104088 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia