Edmund Spenser needs no introduction as a facile poet and takes the sole credit for creating an entirely new version of poetic art. For years, young poets have worshipped Spenser as a source of inspiration further labeling him as “The Poet’s Poet”… Spenser’s gravestone in the Westminster Abbey has a quote written on it which says “The Prince of Poets of All time”… His works are never grounded with artistic imagery; rather did he cast his renowned melodious spell with a balance of rhythm & rhyme…
Dr. Ben Johnson, one of the eminent critics of Spenserian time, rightly called as the skillful representative of poetry, denigrated almost works of every poet. Nevertheless, the surge of popularity that Spenser brought in through his style of authoring rose, thus enabling Dr. Ben Johnson to positively appreciate the entities of Spenserian manner and matter. Surrounded by a lot of critics though, Spenser was always the zenith of renaissance poetry.
Spenser’s poetry reflected a keen sense of Renaissance spirit and platonic idealism. Spenser was no doubt the Conceiver of innovative thoughts. He brought in the idea that Poetry is a sacred form of art and rendering it is true divinity. His verses vindicate poetic beauty more often. Never did he try writing verses of Art, religion & Society. As lovingly called the “English Virgil” Spenser was largely affected by prominent philosophers like Aristotle, Plato, Virgil & Theocritus. This tinge of Platonic idealism sprouted in Spenser with the cult of renaissance. His Spenserian Stanzas were followed by brilliant poets like Byron, Wordsworth, Milton, Keats, Dryden, and Romantics & Pre-Raphaelites.
With a chaste taste in poetic art, Spenser continually themed the aspects of Beauty in nature, art & Human beings. Every single thing around was a manifestation of GOD and deserves to be loved truly. Moreover, those appearances were an embodiment of love and purity. Such is the thought liberated by Spenser. The idea gained large acceptance thus titling him as “The Poet’s Poet”…
Edmund Spenser, most superior poet remarked for his stupendous stylistics, lovely verses & musical beauty shall always be remembered for his progressive impact on the sacred skill of poetry.
