Edmund Spenser - Faerie Queene Book II: "And all for love, and nothing for reward."

Edmund Spenser, a pivotal figure in English poetry born in 1552, made significant contributions through works like The Faerie Queene and The Shepheardes Calender. His experiences in Ireland, including the Siege of Smerwick, influenced his writing, leading to the creation of Complaints and Amoretti. Renowned by literary greats such as Milton and Blake, Spenser's innovative style reshaped poetry. His life ended in 1599, and he was honored by fellow poets at his burial in Westminster Abbey, marking his enduring legacy in literature.