The Faerie Queene

Knights, quests, and a kingdom of virtue—an epic journey through the heart of Renaissance imagination.

The Faerie Queene (1590–1596), by Edmund Spenser, is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language, blending myth, morality, and political allegory into a sweeping celebration of Elizabethan ideals.

Written in Spenser's unique verse form, the poem follows a series of heroic knights, each representing a particular virtue, as they embark on perilous quests filled with dragons, enchantresses, giants, and symbolic trials. At its center stands Gloriana, the Faerie Queene, a figure symbolizing Queen Elizabeth I and the triumph of wisdom, justice, and holiness.

A dazzling fusion of romance, fantasy, and moral philosophy, The Faerie Queene not only entertained readers of its time but also shaped the course of English poetry and national identity.

Though vast and richly allegorical, its timeless themes of courage, love, and virtue still resonate with modern readers who delight in epic tales of adventure and meaning.

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© 2025 Golden Quill Classics (Ebook): 9782387170552

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Ebook: 11 de septiembre de 2025