Faerie Queen (Open Guides to Literature)

By Gareth Roberts

Book Overview

Concentrating on the first three books of Spenser's allegorical poem, Roberts selects certain episodes from the poem, opening up their techniques and possible meanings, and examining the patterns of narrative and the recurrent key images. He raises significant critical issues and gives students access to ideas, themes and discussions that Spenser knew (or could have known, so providing the necessary historical and intellectual background.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0335090370
• ISBN13: 9780335090372
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: Open University Pres
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 2.0" x 8.0"