| Author |
Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 |
| Editor |
Smith, J. C. (James Cruickshanks), 1867-1946 |
| Title |
Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2) : Books IV-VII
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| Original Publication |
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1909, reprint 1964.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faerie_Queene
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2: Books IV-VII" by Edmund Spenser is a poetic work written in the late 16th century. This volume continues the allegorical narrative of knights and their quests for virtue, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of characters such as Britomart and Scudamour. The themes of love, honor, and chivalry intertwine with classical mythology, reflecting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the knights. The beginning of the volume introduces the Legend of Cambel and Telamond, focusing on themes of friendship and loyalty among knights. It describes a tragic tale of love and betrayal, intertwining the destinies of several characters as they navigate battles and challenges in their pursuit of honor. Notably, themes of enchantment and illusion are prominent, as characters confront both external adversaries and internal conflicts rooted in love and jealousy. The prologue also sets the stage for an exploration of justice, courtesy, and transformation, as the storyline unfolds through a rich tapestry of poetic imagery and language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
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| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Virtues -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72698 |
| Release Date |
Jan 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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