Edmund Spenser's 'Epithalamion'

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Who wrote the ode Epithalamion and when was it written?

Edmund Spenser wrote the ode Epithalamion to his bride, Elizabeth Boyle, on their wedding day in 1594.

What is the volume in which Epithalamion was first published and by whom?

Epithalamion was first published in 1595 in London by William Ponsonby as part of a volume entitled Amoretti and Epithalamion.

How many complete copies of the first edition of Epithalamion remain today?

Only six complete copies of the first edition of Epithalamion remain today, including one at the Folger Shakespeare Library and one at the Bodleian Library.

What does the ode's content represent in terms of time and what does it progress from and to?

<p>The ode's content represents the hours of Midsummer Day, progressing from the enthusiasm of youth to the concerns of middle age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Edmund Spenser live?

<p>Edmund Spenser lived from 1552 to 1599.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Epithalamion author

Edmund Spenser wrote the poem Epithalamion.

Epithalamion publication year

It was published in 1595.

Epithalamion's volume

First published in Amoretti and Epithalamion.

Epithalamion's theme

The poem describes the changing seasons of life (youth to middle age).

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Spenser's lifespan

He lived from 1552 to 1599.

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Study Notes

Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion

The ode Epithalamion was written by Edmund Spenser.
Epithalamion was first published in the volume "Amoretti and Epithalamion" in 1595 by William Ponsonbie.

Availability of First Edition

Only three complete copies of the first edition of Epithalamion remain today.

Content and Structure

The ode's content represents a 24-hour period, progressing from dawn to dusk.
The poem progresses from morning to night, depicting the marriage of the narrator and his bride.