Publisher's Synopsis
The Shepherd's Calendar is a pastoral poem written by Edmund Spenser and published in 1579. The poem is divided into twelve parts, each representing a month of the year, and follows the lives and loves of a group of shepherds in the countryside of England. The poem is written in a rustic and idyllic style, with Spenser using a variety of poetic forms and devices to create a rich and detailed portrait of rural life. The Shepherd's Calendar is notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, with each month representing a different aspect of life, such as love, death, and the changing seasons. The poem also contains political and religious commentary, reflecting the turbulent times in which it was written. The Shepherd's Calendar is considered one of Spenser's most important works and a significant contribution to the pastoral tradition in English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
