It's a solid book. Aside from a good section on bards, which students find
suggestive, it doesn't do much with Spenser's poetry, it's more
background.At 01:44 PM 7/31/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Dear Jean,
>Yesterday, while in the local library, I saw a book, which reminded me of
>your post. Below is the link, to Amazon. With due confession, I must write:
>I merely browsed the work. But, I wanted to pass on the ULR to you.
>
>You've gotten very excellent references so far! I wish you only more success
>with the thesis.
>
>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0521581990/look4it-20/102-2139108-498
>6524
>
>
>Tom
>
>Tom Walsh, HRIS Analyst
>Capital Health System
>HR Programs & Systems
>Trenton, NJ
>(609) 815-7305
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jean Goodrich [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 1:56 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Spenser's long-term effect
>
>
>Hello, Spenserians. I'm hoping you can help me, since my dissertation seems
>to
>be taking an unexpected (though exciting) turn. 8^)
>
>I understand that the _View of the Present State of Ireland_ was included in
>the
>State Papers. However, is there any evidence that his suggestions for
>handling
>the Irish were heeded by later government officials, policy makers, or even
>those among the merchant companies, either in Ireland, in establishing
>subsequent
>British colonies, or in establishing policy for the African slave trade? Did
>Spenser have any real, long-term political effect?
>
>
>
>Thank you, for any help or sources you may provide!
>
>Jean Goodrich
>University of Arizona
>
>
> Like as the Moone in foggie winters night,
> Doth seeme to be her selfe, though darkned be her light.
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