ODONNELL, SPENSER 26
The Faerie Queene (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140422078
- author:
- ODONNELL, SPENSER 26
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Longman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 1248
- Dimensions:
- 19.84 x 12.9 x 5.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser is a foundational work of English literature, celebrated for its richly imagined world and exploration of virtue and morality. Written in the 16th century, this epic poem is a testament to the power of language and the human imagination. Dedicated to Elizabeth I, the poem is a masterful blend of Arthurian romance and Italian Renaissance epic, weaving together themes of chivalry, honor, and the human condition. Through its six books, the poem follows the quest of various knights as they strive to achieve their virtues, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. This edition of The Faerie Queene includes a range of supplementary materials, including Spenser's letter to Raleigh, commendatory verses, and dedicatory sonnets, which provide valuable insight into the poet's intentions and the historical context in which the poem was written.
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