Edmund Spencer Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
The shepherd’s Calendar is dedicated to Sir Philip Sidney, he was considered preliminary for Spencer’s projected epic
A
It is a sophisticated learned work.
It is comprised with many specific poetic genres
2
Q
“Amoretti”
Sonnet 68
A
It celebrates Christ’s resurrection
3
Q
“Amoretti”
Sonnet 75
A
It celebrates relationship that results in marriage that results in off spring. (In that particular order)
4
Q
“Amoretti”
Sonnet 79
A
This sonnet continues the theme of permanence. (It’s talking about relationship and marriage that it is permanent)
