“For deeds to die, however nobly done, And thoughts of men to as themselves decay, But wise words taught in numbers for to run, Recorded by the Muses, live for ay.”
Quote by Edmund Spenser
Work
The Works of Mr. Edmund Spenser: In Six Volumes : with a Glossary Explaining the Old and Obscure Words
The Works of Mr. Edmund Spenser: In Six Volumes is a scholarly compilation of the poetry and prose of the 16th-century English poet Edmund Spenser. The collection spans six volumes and includes a glossary designed to aid readers in understanding the historical and literary context of Spenser's works, particularly those with archaic or obscure language. more
Author
Edmund Spenser
Edmund Spenser, a renowned English poet, was born in England in 1552. His poetry has had a profound impact on literature, with his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' being hailed as a classic of English literature. more
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