Faerie queene
About this book
The Faerie Queene was one of the most influential poems in the English language. Dedicating his work to Elizabeth I, Spenser brilliantly united Arthurian romance and Italian renaissance epic to celebrate the glory of the Virgin Queen. Each book of the poem recounts the quest of a knight to achieve a virtue: the Red Crosse Knight of Holinesse, who must slay a dragon and free himself from the witch Duessa; Sir Guyon, Knight of Temperance, who escapes the Cave of Mammon and destroys Acrasia’s Bowre of Bliss; and the lady-knight Britomart’s search for her Sir Artegall, revealed to her in an enchanted mirror. Although composed as a moral and political allegory, The Faerie Queene’s magical atmosphere captivated the imaginations of later poets from Milton to the Victorians.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 17513 readers · 818 pages · ≈ 15 h 09 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Faerie queene?
About ≈ 15 h 09 m — 818 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Faerie queene?
818 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Faerie queene?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is Faerie queene in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Faerie queene?
The main characters include Arthur, King.
Who wrote Faerie queene?
Edmund Spenser (1552–1599).
Where can I read Faerie queene online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library