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The Shepherd's Calendar is a pastoral poem written by Edmund Spenser and published in 1579. The poem is divided into twelve parts, one for each month of the year, and follows the life of a group of shepherds in the countryside. Each part features a dialogue between two shepherds, discussing topics such as love, politics, and religion. The poem also includes allegorical characters, such as the god Pan and the goddess Ceres, who represent the natural world and the changing seasons. The Shepherd's Calendar is considered a masterpiece of English literature, and is known for its intricate language and complex symbolism. This edition of the poem, published in 1890, features illustrations by Walter Crane and an introduction by the English poet William Morris.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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  • ISBN-13: 9781167261442
  • ISBN-10: 1167261445
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.84 pounds
  • Page Count: 142

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