Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Spenser, Edmund (1551–1599).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I" by Edmund Spenser is an epic poem first published in 1590. This opening book follows the Redcrosse Knight on a quest embodying the virtue of Holiness. Separated from his lady Una through deception, the knight falls into captivity and despair. Una perseveres through countless dangers to rescue him, leading to his recovery and ultimate test: defeating a dragon. Written as allegory praising Queen Elizabeth I, the poem explores virtue through knights' adventures while operating on multiple symbolic levels.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I
- Author credits: Spenser, Edmund (1551–1599)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
- Knights and knighthood -- Poetry
- Virtues -- Poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
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