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Spenser, Edmund
1551
1599
Spencer, Edmund
Immerito
Spenser, Edmond
Smith, J. C. (James Cruickshanks)
1867
1946
Smith, James Cruickshanks
Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2) : $b Books IV-VII
$aOxford :$bClarendon Press, $c1909, reprint 1964.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faerie_Queene
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"Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2: Books IV-VII" by Edmund Spenser is a poetic work written in the late 16th century. This volume continues the allegorical narrative of knights and their quests for virtue, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of characters such as Britomart and Scudamour. The themes of love, honor, and chivalry intertwine with classical mythology, reflecting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the knights. The beginning of the volume introduces the Legend of Cambel and Telamond, focusing on themes of friendship and loyalty among knights. It describes a tragic tale of love and betrayal, intertwining the destinies of several characters as they navigate battles and challenges in their pursuit of honor. Notably, themes of enchantment and illusion are prominent, as characters confront both external adversaries and internal conflicts rooted in love and jealousy. The prologue also sets the stage for an exploration of justice, courtesy, and transformation, as the storyline unfolds through a rich tapestry of poetic imagery and language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
Knights and knighthood -- Poetry
Virtues -- Poetry
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Category: Poetry
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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