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Amoretti-Sonnet 77 by Edmund Spenser

 The syllabus of MEG 1- British Poetry of IGNOU includes primarily three sonnets from the collection of Sonnets by Edmund Spencer that is included in his famous collection "Amoretti" (meaning 'little love'). In this post I have discussed the entire Sonnet 77 in a structured manner to help out the aspirants. If it helps do drop a comment and let us know about your experience. About the Poet Edmund Spenser: Edmund Spenser was an English poet best known for The Faerie Queene, an epic poem and fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty and Elizabeth I. He is recognized as one of the premier craftsmen of nascent Modern English verse and is often considered one of the greatest poets in the English language. Born: 1552, London , United Kingdom Died: 13 January 1599, London , United Kingdom Parents: John Spenser Children: Sylvanus Spenser, Catherine Wiseman, Lawrence Spenser, Peregrine Spenser Spouse: Elizabeth Boyle (m. 1594–1599), Machabyas Childe (m....