Book Two Of The Faery Queene (1888)

By John Upton, Edmund Spenser, John Wolfe

Book Overview

Book Two of The Faery Queene is a classic epic poem written by the renowned English poet, Edmund Spenser. This book is a continuation of the first book and is set in the same fictional world of Faerie. The book consists of twelve cantos and tells the story of Sir Guyon, a knight who is sent on a quest to find the Bower of Bliss and destroy it. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including battles with monsters and temptations from the sorceress Acrasia. Guyon is accompanied by his faithful squire, Palmer, and the two of them face many trials and tribulations in their quest to complete their mission. The book is known for its intricate allegory, rich symbolism, and beautiful language. It is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and a masterpiece of the Renaissance era.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: 1163905984
• ISBN13: 9781163905982
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"