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Spenser's Amoretti Contribution English Sonnet Late 16th Short

Amoretti, by Spenser, is a collection of 89 sonnets and 4 lyrics from the late 16th century that documents a courtship, mirroring his pursuit of Elizabeth Boyle.

Amoretti by Spenser features 89 sonnets and 4 lyrics chronicling a courtship, reflecting his wooing of Elizabeth Boyle. It contributed to the English sonnet tradition in the late 16th century.

Front Amoretti
Back Spenser's contribution to the English sonnet of late 16th
89 sonnets followed by 4 short lyrics
little loves
is a record of a courtship which reflects Spenser's wooing of Elizabeth Boyle
Spenser's three Elizabethes, his mother, Queen and love are mentioned in 74

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