“All sorts of flowers the which on earth do spring In goodly colours gloriously arrayed; Go to my love, where she is careless laid”
Book:Minor poems
Quote by Edmund Spenser
Work
Minor poems
This volume brings together a selection of shorter poems, typically those not considered the author's primary or most celebrated works. The pieces may explore a variety of subjects, styles, and emotional registers, offering insight into the poet's broader creative range. Such collections often include occasional verses, translations, or experiments in form, providing a more intimate or varied perspective on the poet's craft. 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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