Spenser's Fairy Queen V1 (1758)

By Edmund Spenser

Book Overview

Spenser's Fairy Queen V1 is a book written by Edmund Spenser in 1758. The book is an epic poem that tells the story of the adventures of the Redcrosse Knight, who represents the virtue of Holiness, and his companions. The story is set in the magical land of Faerie and is divided into six books, each representing a different virtue. The first book, which is included in this volume, represents the virtue of Holiness. The book is written in a complex and ornate style, with many allegorical and symbolic references. It is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and a masterpiece of the Renaissance. This edition includes notes and commentary to help readers understand the language and historical context of the poem.In Two Volumes. A New Edition, With A Glossary And Notes Explanatory And Critical.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165496542
• ISBN13: 9781165496549
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 780 Pages
• Weight: 3.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"