The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser

The Faerie Queene

The Faerie Queene Books #1-7

Edmund Spenser with A.C. Hamilton

848 pages • first pub 1590 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

'Great Lady of the greatest Isle, whose lightLike Phoebus lampe throughout the world doth shine' The Faerie Queene was one of the most influential poems in the English language. Dedicating his work to Elizabeth I, Spenser brilliantly united Arthur...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 62%
mysterious 43%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
funny 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

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