The Faerie Queene: A Reader's Guide
2nd Edition
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- Author: Elizabeth Heale, University of Reading
- Date Published: March 1999
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521654685
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The first great epic poem in the English language, The Faerie Queene is a long and complex allegory that presents the first-time reader with many difficulties of allusion and interpretation. This book, designed as a handbook to be consulted by students while reading the poem, is the only convenient and up-to-date guide available. Religious and political contexts are explained, while the analysis of Spenser's literary techniques encourages close reading. This revised edition takes account of recent developments in Spenserian criticism, and brings the guidance on further reading up to date.
Read more- 1999 is the 400th anniversary of the death of Edmund Spenser
- An accessible reading of the entire poem in clear language, designed for the student approaching the poem for the first time
- Provides critical, historical, religious, political and literary contexts
- New edition, revised and updated to take account of major recent developments in Spenser scholarship
Reviews & endorsements
"...Heale acknowledges that she is neither comprehensive nor unbiased...the Guide truly may aid those preparing FQ for class, comprehensive exams, or even first-time teaching." Spenser Newsletter
See more reviews"...a godsend for students epically struggling with Spenser's epic. Even for courses where only a canto of two is read, this is well worth buying and keeping close at hand while reading the poetry. Today even instructors need such guides, and this is a good one." Bibliotheque D'Humanisme
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- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: March 1999
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521654685
- length: 204 pages
- dimensions: 222 x 147 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.27kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction to the second edition
1. Book 1
2. Book 2
3. Book 3
4. Book 4
5. Book 5
6. Book 6
7. The Mutabilitie Cantos
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index of characters and episodes.
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