“Vain-glorious man, when fluttering wind does blow In his light wing's, is lifted up to sky; The scorn of-knighthood and true chivalry. To think, without desert of gentle deed And noble worth, to be advanced high, Such praise is shame, but honour, virtue's meed, Doth bear the fairest flower in honourable seed.”
Quote by Edmund Spenser
Work
Books I and II of the Faerie queene: the mutability cantos, and selections from the minor poetry
The book is a scholarly compilation of the early sections of 'The Faerie Queene,' a classic English epic poem, featuring the 'Mutability' cantos, which explore themes of change and constancy. It also includes a selection of the author's minor poetry, providing a comprehensive look into the poet's work during this period. 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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