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The fairy queen
Book • 1758
Edmund Spenser's *The Faerie Queene* is an epic poem celebrating Queen Elizabeth I and exploring various virtues through allegorical characters.
It's known for its complex narrative structure, rich imagery, and exploration of moral and political themes.
The poem's influence on later literature is significant, and its intricate world-building continues to fascinate readers.
Its blend of romance, adventure, and moral instruction makes it a landmark work of English literature.
It's known for its complex narrative structure, rich imagery, and exploration of moral and political themes.
The poem's influence on later literature is significant, and its intricate world-building continues to fascinate readers.
Its blend of romance, adventure, and moral instruction makes it a landmark work of English literature.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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Dominic Sandbrook
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Angelina Stanford
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Katherine Rundell
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Mentioned as a fantastical setting peopled by historical analogies and magical allegories.
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