Word: spenser
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Spenser and Drummond of Hawthornden...
...Spenser and Drummond of Hawthornden...
...Spenser and Drummond of Hawthornden...
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...interesting review of Surrey in the two aspects of cavalier and author. Surrey was by means a great poet, but he wrote some charming sonnets, noted chiefly for their mastery of form. He is especially interesting because, as the writer says, he was in many senses the forerunner of Spenser, to whom he transmitted the eclogue. "Madonna Mia" is a charming character sketch, written in the characteristic style of the authoress. There is a simplicity and impulsiveness attached to the little French girl that is very interesting and makes one wish that the authoress would try her hand oftener...