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Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2): Books IV-VII
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Creators: Edmund Spenser (1552?-1599) and J. C. Smith (1867-1946) [Editor] "Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2): Books IV-VII" by Edmund Spenser is an epic poem first published in 1596. This continuation follows knights on quests examining virtues including Friendship, Justice, and others. Written in Spenser's invented Spenserian stanza, the allegorical work interweaves multiple storylines of separated lovers, tournaments, rescues, and trials. Knights pursue their beloveds through enchanted perils while fulfilling sacred quests. The poem operates on multiple levels, praising Queen Elizabeth I while exploring moral virtues through adventure and romance in a complex tapestry of English poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 714