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“And through the hall there walked to and fro A jolly yeoman, marshall of the same, Whose name was Appetite; he did bestow Both guestes and meate, whenever in they came, And knew them how to order without blame.”

Quote by Edmund Spenser

Book:Spenser. Book ii of The faery queene, ed. by G.W. Kitchin

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Spenser. Book ii of The faery queene, ed. by G.W. Kitchin

This edition of Book ii of The Faery Queene, an English epic poem written by Edmund Spenser, is edited by G.W. Kitchin. The book is a part of the larger work that explores themes of chivalry, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. The edition includes scholarly annotations and commentary by Kitchin, providing readers with insights into the text and its historical context. more

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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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