
Stories from the Faerie Queen
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The Faerie Queen is an epic poem by Edmund Spenser, first published in 1590. It is an allegorical work that tells the story of the adventures of twelve knights who represent different virtues, as they seek to find their true loves and defeat evil. The poem is divided into six books, each of which tells the story of a different knight. The first book tells the story of the Redcrosse Knight, who represents holiness, as he battles the dragon Error. The second book tells the story of Sir Guyon, who represents temperance, as he battles the witch Acrasia. The third book tells the story of Britomart, who represents chastity, as she searches for her true love, Artegall. The fourth book tells the story of Sir Calidore, who represents courtesy, as he battles the Blatant Beast. The fifth book tells the story of Sir Artegall, who represents justice, as he battles the giant Orgoglio. The sixth book tells the story of Sir Triamond, who represents faith, as he battles the dragon Sansfoy. The Faerie Queen is a complex and challenging work, but it is also a beautiful and rewarding one. It is a poem that explores the nature of good and evil, love and hate, and the human condition. It is a poem that is full of wisdom and insight, and it is a poem that has something to offer everyone.Book Details
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