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1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature
1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature
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1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature



“For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.”

― Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene



Edmund Spenser is one of the most well-known 16th-century English poets. His most-famous poem, The Faerie Queene is one of fantasy and allegory that celebrated the Tudors and Queen Elizabeth. Spenser explores human emotion, consciousness, and conflict and drew much of his influence from Italian greats Ariosto and Tasso.



This 1715 six-volume edition was published in London by Tonson, edited by John Hughes.



Item number: #20531

Price: $599



SPENSER, Edmund



The works of Mr. Edmund Spenser: in six volumes : with a glossary explaining the old and obscure words



London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1715.



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes (of 6)

Vol. I – viii, cxl, 184

Vol. II– [2], 187-542

Vol. IV – [2], 859-1168

Vol. V – [2], 1171-1455, [1]

Vol. VI – [4], 1459-1758

17 engravings throughout

Provenance: Handwritten – T. King, 1724

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight and secure

Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)



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