The Spenserean stanza is a poetic form created by the English poet Edmund Spenser in the late 16th century. It consists of nine lines, with the first eight lines written in iambic pentameter and the final line in iambic hexameter, also known as an Alexandrine. The rhyme scheme is ABABBCBCC, which creates a unique musical quality. This stanza form is most famously used in Spenser's epic poem, The Faerie Queene. The structure allows for a blend of narrative and lyrical elements, making it suitable for storytelling while also providing a rhythmic and melodic flow. The Spenserean stanza has influenced many poets throughout history, including John Milton and William Wordsworth.