The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 by Edmund Spenser
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"The Faerie Queene — Volume 01" by Edmund Spenser is an epic poem first published in 1590. This monumental allegorical work follows knights on quests to embody different virtues—Holiness, Temperance, and Chastity. Each knight faces temptations, enchantments, and monsters while pursuing their noble purposes. Written to praise Queen Elizabeth I and "fashion a gentleman" in virtuous discipline, the poem weaves together romance, adventure, and moral allegory across thousands of stanzas, creating one
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| Author | Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faerie_Queene |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Poetry |
| Subject | Virtues -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6930 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 1173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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