“Like as the culver on the bared bough Sits mourning for the absence of her mate”
Book:Spenser's Sonnets
Quote by Edmund Spenser
Work
Spenser's Sonnets
This book features a selection of sonnets composed by Edmund Spenser, showcasing his poetic style and thematic content. 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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