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Prosopopoia Or Mother Hubberds Tale

Prosopopoia Or Mother Hubberds Tale

Spenser, Edmund

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1169199690
ISBN13: 9781169199699
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Prosopopoia, also known as Mother Hubberds Tale, is a satirical poem written by the renowned English poet Edmund Spenser. The poem is a mock-epic and is written in a whimsical and humorous style. It is a commentary on the corruption and moral decay of society during the Elizabethan era.The poem tells the story of a group of animals who live in a world ruled by a corrupt wolf. The animals, including a hare, a fox, and a cat, are subjected to the wolf's tyranny and oppression. They decide to rebel against him and elect a new leader, a dog named Talus. Talus is a just and fair leader who restores order and justice to the animal kingdom.Throughout the poem, Spenser uses allegory and satire to criticize the political and social issues of his time. He highlights the greed, corruption, and moral decay that he saw in Elizabethan society. The poem is also a commentary on the nature of power and leadership, and the responsibilities that come with it.Prosopopoia is a highly entertaining and engaging poem, filled with witty wordplay and clever puns. It is a masterpiece of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Elizabethan era.Surely (said th' Ape) it likes me wondrous well; And would ye not poore fellowship expell, My selfe would offer you t' accompanie In this adventures chauncefull jeopardie: For to wexe olde at home in idlenesse .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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