P4+GL+2013+Edmund+Spenser's+Epithalamion

1. 2. Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion: Historical 3. Gabriela Berigan 4. This poem was a way of discussing a captivating affair through the works of a poem. In an article it states “Epithalamion is considered by many to be the best of Spenser’s minor poems” (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica). This poem was read by many people, especially read during the Renaissance time period. The short poem gave a new outlook on marriages. It was considered upbeat and hopeful, which allowed marriages in general to be seen in a new outtake. This poem was widely used before marriages as it was said to bring good luck to the bride and groom. Moreover, many people who would be attending the weddings would recite this poem because they wanted the bride and groom to be happy. They thought that this poem would bring much happiness later to the marriage. The poem allowed many people to assume that a marriage would not fail if they read/sang the poem before the marriage. This poem was very popular during the time of the late 1500’s and early 1600’s. 5. “Epithalamion”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Apr. 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Epithalamion”. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.

1. 2. Kaitlyn Ivey 3. Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion: Cultural 4. There are many traditions all around the world at weddings, just like reading Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion before the bride went to her marriage bed chamber. “ Actually were sung by choirs of young men and women who accompanied the bride and groom from the bride's parents' house to her future husband's family's house where they would spend the wedding night” ( In America a bride is to have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue when she gets married. In India a groom comes meet the brides family on an Elephant. Very similar to the beginning practice of Epithalamion. All over the world different traditions are practiced to bring luck and joy to a marriage. The same can be said about Edmund Spenser’s Epithalamion. It was a new way to look at marriage that has continued on today. People use traditions, clothing and anything necessary to have a happy marriage. 5. “Epithalamion”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Apr. 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. “Edmund Spenser, Amoretti and “Epithalamion”. Goucher. n.p. n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2014.

1. 2. Jaret McNeil 3. Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion: Aim 4. The aim of his writings were specifically for the bride on the way to her Marital Chamber. It was originally used in the Greek writings as a way to celebrate and praise of a bride and groom. It was originally sung by a group of children in the front of the chamber. In an article it is said, “ In either case, as was natural, the main burden of the song consisted of invocations of blessing and predictions of happiness, interrupted from time to time by the ancient chorus” (Epithalamium). The 24 lines sonnet was to express the blessing for the bride and groom, it was to show happiness and blessings for the future. But also the poem goes and talks about the love the bride and groom should have together and that they should have a happy marriage. It is a very soft and happy poem. 5. “Epithalamion”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Apr. 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Epithalamion”. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.

1. 2. Henry Tran <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion - Audience <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. The audience of Edmund Spenser's Epithalamion was the people who was at his wedding. He wrote the play to show his appreciation for his wedding. He recited the play as his wedding to the people who decided to come and they enjoyed it very much so. It was mainly for his newlywed wife, Elizabeth Boyle, because he wanted to show the love and passion that he had for her. The 24 lined sonnet that he wrote was very meticulously written so that every word is precise in what he wanted to say. He also wrote the play for himself. He wanted a work that was so well written that it was what he was known for. Also the poem describes how he wants to be prosperous in his marriage. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. “Epithalamion”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Apr. 2014. Web. 22 Apr. 2014. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Andrew Hadfield. “Spenser Edmund.” Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press, January 2008. Web. 22 Apr., 2014