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“Edmund Spencer, author of The Fairy Queen, this kind of great allegorical portrait of the Elizabethan period.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: John Dee's tragic story
For: Listeners interested in Elizabethan literature and history
Key quote: “So I thought rather than leave listeners with thoughts of what an absolute idiot he was, it might be kinder to quote one of the greatest of the Elizabethan poets, Edmund Spencer, author of The Fairy Queen.”
The host mentions 'The Fairy Queen' to provide a more nuanced view of John Dee, contrasting his tragic life with the portrayal of wisdom in Edmund Spencer's work. By quoting Spencer, the host aims to highlight the complexity of Dee's character beyond his gullibility.