Spenser’s Theory of Friendship

Spenser's Theory of Friendship, written by Charles George Smith, is a literary analysis of the concept of friendship in Edmund Spenser's works. The book delves into Spenser's poetry and prose to explore the various types of friendships portrayed in his writing, including romantic, platonic, and political friendships. Smith examines the cultural and historical context in which Spenser wrote, as well as the influence of classical philosophy on his ideas of friendship. The book also discusses the role of friendship in Spenser's personal life and how it influenced his writing. Overall, Spenser's Theory of Friendship offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex and nuanced concept of friendship in Spenser's works.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.