18 books like Faerie queene

What to read after Faerie queene — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Forgiveness and other acts of love Stephanie Dowrick · 1997 · ★ 4.0 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Stephanie Dowrick's most loved best-seller reexamines the six great humane virtues - courage, fidelity, restraint, generosity, tolerance and forgiveness virtues - that can literally transform the way we see ourselves and other.In this groundbreaking book Stephanie Dowrick reconsiders the six great humane virtues that can literally transform the way we see ourselves and others; the way we meet and… Shares: Virtue and virtues, Virtues

Apparition Poems Adam Fieled · 2006 · 6p · ≈ 12m · Moderate Apparition Poems, by American artist Adam Fieled, is an epic in fragments, and includes poems which run the formal and thematic gamut- sonnets, monologues, lyrics, meta-poems, and poems of philosophical inquiry. It was released as a Blazevox print book in 2010. Shares: Epic poetry, Poetry

Wilhelmine Moritz August von Thümmel · 1777 · 134p · ≈ 4h · Demanding The Wilhelmine period or Wilhelmian era () comprises the period of German history between 1888 and 1918, embracing the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II in the German Empire from the death of Kaiser Friedrich III until the end of World War I and Wilhelms abdication during the November Revolution. Shares: Literary Criticism & Collections, Literature - Classics, Literary Criticism

Literature Edgar V. Roberts · 1986 · 1707p · ≈ 56h · Challenging This eagerly awaited fifth book in John Maddox Roberts's Edgar-nominated historical mystery series once again takes the reader back to the Rome of Julius Caesar and the Roman Senator Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger. Decius has won himself a reputation as both an investigator and, most unfortunately, a bit of a playboy. Having been banished by his family for sometimes embarrassing activities… Shares: Literary Criticism & Collections, Literature - Classics, Literary Criticism

The Fall of Arthur J.R.R. Tolkien · 2013 · ★ 3.3 · 240p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The first publication of a previously unknown narrative poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England's legendary hero, King Arthur. Shares: Epic poetry, Knights and knighthood, British and irish fiction, Poetry

Works of Elizabeth Gaskell Joanne Shattock · 2006 · 562p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Features Elizabeth Gaskell's work. This work brings together her journalism, her shorter fiction, which was published in various collections during her lifetime, her early personal writing, including a diary written between 1835 and 1838 when she was a young mother, her five full-length novels and "The Life of Charlotte Bronte". Shares: English, Literary Criticism, British and irish fiction

Poetry and belief in the work of T.S. Eliot Kristian Smidt · 1949 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Challenging This title, first published in 1961, explores the general background of attitudes, beliefs and ideas from which Eliot’s works have originated. This study examines the influences of Eliot’s work, and includes Eliot’s personal views as told to the author. The book also looks at technique, structure and imagery of his poetry. This title will be of interest to students of literature. Shares: English, Literary Criticism, Poetry

Idylls of the King and a Selection of Poems Alfred Lord Tennyson · 1961 · 319p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Tennyson's version of the Arthurian legend takes the form of twelve poems telling of King Arthur and the Round Table, from Arthur's initial meeting with his future queen, Guinevere, to the last battle with his son, Modred. This edition also includes extensive selections from Tennyson's other works. Shares: Knights and knighthood, British and irish fiction, Poetry

Philaster, or, Love lies a bleeding Francis Beaumont · 1634 · 68p · ≈ 2h · Demanding This book is perfectly adapted and layout for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. To improve your reading experience, this digital version has been edited and formatted according to the requirements of this platform. Shares: Literature - Classics, English, Literary Criticism

Yvain, le Chevalier au lion Chrétien de Troyes · 1891 · ★ 3.0 · 167p · ≈ 5h · Challenging N'est pas chevalier de la Table ronde qui veut! Yvain, relevant le défi du sénéchal Ken, affronte dans la forêt de Brocéliande le seigneur de la fontaine. Il gagne ainsi le cœur et la main de la plus belle dame du royaume, qu'il s'engage à rejoindre avant que l'année passe. Mais parviendra-t-il à tenir sa promesse. Shares: Literary Criticism & Collections, Knights and knighthood, Poetry

Iwein Hartmann von Aue · 1843 · ★ 3.5 · 249p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Iwein is a Middle High German verse romance by the poet Hartmann von Aue, written around 1200. An Arthurian tale freely adapted from Chrétien de Troyes Old French Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, it tells the story of Iwein (Yvain), a knight of King Arthurs Round Table. It was written after Hartmanns Erec, and is generally taken to be his last work. Shares: Literary Criticism & Collections, Knights and knighthood, Poetry

Beowulf, with the Finnsburg fragment A. J. Wyatt · 1914 · 255p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Presents a new translation of the Anglo-Saxon epic chronicling the heroic adventures of Beowulf, the Scandinavian warrior who saves his people from the ravages of the monster Grendel and Grendel's mother. Shares: Epic poetry, Poetry

Anatomy of a Robot Despina Kakoudaki · 2014 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Why do we find artificial people fascinating? Drawing from a rich fictional and cinematic tradition, Anatomy of a Robot explores the political and textual implications of our perennial projections of humanity onto figures such as robots, androids, cyborgs, and automata. In an engaging, sophisticated, and accessible presentation, Despina Kakoudaki argues that, in their narrative and cultural… Shares: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literary Criticism

Story of Meriadoc King of Cambria Mildred Leake Day · 2019 · 215p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Published in 1988: The Story of Meriadoc, King of Cambria is about a prince of the kingdom of Cambria (pre-Saxon Wales) who after surviving an attempted assassination by his uncle, fights as a young Knight in the cause of royal justice. Shares: English, Literary Criticism, Poetry

Writing Fiction Janet Burroway · 1982 · ★ 4.1 · 397p · ≈ 13h · Moderate The most widely used and respected text in its field, Writing Fiction, 7e by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French guides the novice story writer from first inspiration to final revision by providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of… Shares: Literary Criticism & Collections, Literary Criticism

Dunciad Alexander Pope · 1727 · ★ 3.4 · 221p · ≈ 7h · Demanding Griffith 552;Head- and tail-pieces; initials; Anonymous. By Alexander Pope; M.E. Barry Rare Book Collection. Special Collections, Alumnae Library, Elms College; Description based on print version record. Shares: Epic poetry, English, Poetry

Gareth and Lynette, etc. Alfred Lord Tennyson · 1872 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Poem, translated in Sanskrit prose. Shares: Knights and knighthood, Poetry

Beowulf Ian Serraillier · 1954 · 47p · ≈ 1h · Moderate A retelling of the classic tale of Beowulf, appropriate for young adults. Shares: Epic poetry, Poetry

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