The Faerie Queene Edmund Spenser ; Edited P. Roche, Jr with the Assistance of C. Patrick O'Donnell, Jr

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Spenser E

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TextLanguage: English Series: Penguine ClassPublication details: London New York Penguin Books 1987Edition: ReprintedDescription: 1247 pISBN:

9780140422078

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821 Художня література окремими мовами і мовними сім'ями

Summary: "The Faerie Queene" is an epic masterpiece by Edmund Spenser, written in the late 16th century to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth The story takes place in the mythical "Faerie Land," a realm of magic, monsters, and knights. It follows the adventures of different knights, each representing a specific moral virtue (such as Holiness, Temperance, or Chastity) as they battle giants, sorcerers, and dragons. Beyond the fantasy, the poem serves as a complex political and moral allegory. It aims to portray the "perfect gentleman" and provide a poetic tribute to the wisdom and power of the Virgin Queen. Famous for its unique "Spenserian stanza," the book remains one of the most influential works in English literature, blending Arthurian legend with Italian Renaissance epic.

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"The Faerie Queene" is an epic masterpiece by Edmund Spenser, written in the late 16th century to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth The story takes place in the mythical "Faerie Land," a realm of magic, monsters, and knights.
It follows the adventures of different knights, each representing a specific moral virtue (such as Holiness, Temperance, or Chastity) as they battle giants, sorcerers, and dragons.
Beyond the fantasy, the poem serves as a complex political and moral allegory. It aims to portray the "perfect gentleman" and provide a poetic tribute to the wisdom and power of the Virgin Queen.
Famous for its unique "Spenserian stanza," the book remains one of the most influential works in English literature, blending Arthurian legend with Italian Renaissance epic.

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