“All that in this world is great or gay, Doth, as a vapor, vanish and decay.”
Quote by Edmund Spenser
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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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