“Full many mischiefs follow cruel wrath; Abhorred bloodshed and tumultuous strife Unmanly murder and unthrifty scath, Bitter despite, with rancor's rusty knife; And fretting grief the enemy of life; All these and many evils more, haunt ire.”
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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