The Faerie Queene: The Epic Allegorical Poem of Chivalry, Virtue, and Adventure

Knights, quests, and a kingdom where virtue battles vice. First published in 1590 and expanded in 1596, The Faerie Queene is Edmund Spenser's monumental epic poem—a cornerstone of English Renaissance literature. Written in Spenser's own distinctive stanza form, the work blends myth, morality, and political allegory, celebrating the ideals of Elizabethan chivalry and virtue.

Across six books (with a planned but unfinished seventh), a series of knightly champions embark on quests to embody and defend virtues such as holiness, temperance, chastity, friendship, justice, and courtesy. Along the way, they face dragons, enchantresses, and symbolic challenges that test both courage and moral strength.

Rich in allegory and vivid imagery, The Faerie Queene is both a thrilling adventure and a profound reflection on morality, leadership, and the human spirit.

"One of the greatest achievements of English poetry." – The Times Literary Supplement

"A dazzling tapestry of myth, romance, and moral vision." – The Guardian

✅ Why Readers Love It: 🛡️ A sweeping blend of medieval romance and Renaissance humanism

📜 A masterclass in allegorical storytelling

👑 A literary monument to Queen Elizabeth I and her era

🎯 Click 'Buy Now' to journey through a world of knights, virtue, and peril in one of the most celebrated epics of the English language.

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Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 11 augusti 2025