The Spenser of His Age: Being Selected Poetry from the Works of Phineas Fletcher is a book that compiles a collection of poems written by Phineas Fletcher, a prominent poet of the 17th century. The book is edited by Fletcher himself and includes some of his most famous works, such as The Purple Island, which is an allegorical poem that explores the human body and its functions. The book also includes other poems that touch on themes such as love, nature, and spirituality. Fletcher's poetry is heavily influenced by the works of Edmund Spenser, and he is often referred to as the ""Spenser of his age."" The book provides a glimpse into the literary world of the 17th century and showcases the talent of one of its most celebrated poets.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.
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