The Fowre Hymns

Originally published in 1907, this book contains the text of Edmund Spenser's philosophical 'Fowre Hymnes'. Winstanley's introduction and notes detail the heavy influence of Platonic philosophy on Spenser's writings, particularly the role and function of the various kinds of love. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Spenser's works and in Elizabethan poetry.

Introduction: 1. Spenser and Plato; 2. The influence of Plato on the Fowre Hymnes; 3. The influence of Ficino and Bruno on the Fowre Hymnes; The Fowre Hymnes: An hymne in honour of love; An hymne in honour of beautie; An hymne of heavenly love; An hymne of heavenly beautie; Notes; Index.