Which of the following poets was famously known as 'the poet's poet'?
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Correct answer: Edmund Spenser
Spenser earned this title due to his immense influence on subsequent English poets. His mastery of verse forms, archaisms, and intricate allegory made him a model for writers ranging from Milton to Keats.
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