In 'The Shepheardes Calender,' Spenser used which pseudonym for himself as the narrator?
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Correct answer: Colin Clout
Colin Clout is the shepherd-persona Spenser adopted for his pastoral works. This character reappears in 'Colin Clouts Come Home Againe,' which reflects on Spenser's visit to the English court.
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