Spenser, Edmund
Faerie Queene: Bk. 2
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872208476
- author:
- Spenser, Edmund
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser, Erik Irving Gray, Carol V. Kaske, Dorothy Stephens and Andrew Hadfield In Book Two of this epic poem, the nature of heroism and chivalry is redefined through the challenges faced by its hero. A knight struggles to subdue himself as well as his enemies, accompanied by a holy Palmer instead of a traditional squire. The story leads up to a climactic encounter with an arch-temptress in her Bower of Bliss, where Spenser's most sensuous verse is on display. This book presents an exuberant exploration of the virtue of self-restraint through its unique blend of chivalric romance, history, and moral allegory. With its rich language and engaging themes, this edition of The Faerie Queene offers a compelling read for those interested in poetry and historical literature.
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