The Faerie Queene: A Reader's Guide

ISBN-13: 9780521654685 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 204 str.

Dr Elizabeth Heale

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'The Faerie Queene: A Reader's Guide will be welcomed by students since it is sensible, helpful, and more up-to-date than any competing introduction.' English Studies

Spis treści

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.