Este poema épico es una obra maestra de la alegoría moral, que celebra las virtudes a través de búsquedas caballerescas y encuentros fantásticos. Cada libro profundiza en un carácter virtuoso diferente, tejiendo intrincadas historias de heroísmo y tentación dentro de un mundo ricamente imaginado. Es una exploración atemporal de la fe, el coraje y la justicia, que ofrece profundas ideas sobre la condición humana.
Part of a series of Spenser's great work, this title includes a general introduction, annotation, note on the text, bibliography, glossary, and an index of characters. It also contains Spenser's Letter to Raleigh and a short Life of Spenser.
Edmund Spenser, a pivotal figure in English poetry, was born in 1552 and educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge. His significant works include "The Shepheardes Calender" and the epic "The Faerie Queene," which established his reputation as a master poet. His experiences in Ireland, including the Siege of Smerwick, influenced his later writings, such as "A View of the Present State of Ireland." Spenser's legacy is marked by his innovative contributions to poetry, earning him admiration from literary giants like Milton and Blake. He passed away in 1599, mourned by fellow poets.
Edmund Spenser, one of England's greatest poets, was born in 1552 and educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge. His notable works include "The Shepheardes Calender" and the epic "The Faerie Queene," considered his masterpiece. Spenser's poetry significantly influenced later poets, earning him the title of "Poet's Poet." His time in Ireland was marked by political turmoil, reflected in his works like "A View of the Present State of Ireland." He died in 1599, with fellow poets mourning his passing at his burial in Westminster Abbey.
Part of a series of Spenser's great work, this title includes general introduction, annotation, note on the text, bibliography, glossary, and an index of characters. It also features Spenser's Letter to Raleigh and a short Life of Spenser.
Faerie Queene: Book 6 and the Mutabilitie Cantos.
Part of a series of Spenser's great work, this title includes a general introduction, annotation, note on the text, bibliography, glossary, and an index of characters. It also contains Spenser's Letter to Raleigh and a short Life of Spenser.
Combines medieval romance and renaissance epic to expound the glory of the Virgin Queen. This title recounts the quests of knights including Sir Guyon, Knight of Constance, who resists temptation, and Artegall, Knight of Justice, whose story alludes to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.
Provides careful annotation of the text, detailed guidance to critical comment, and introductory material setting the poem - The Faerie Queene - in its historical and literary context. This book also includes additional original material, which includes a chronology, a letter to Raleigh, commendatory verses, and dedicatory sonnets.