num_pages: 1246
description: The Faerie Queene is one of the seminal masterpieces of English literature, and has influenced, inspired and challenged generations of writers, readers and scholars since its completion in 1596. However, its epic length, its wealth of incident and detail, the complexity of its allegory and richness of its topical allusions make it one of the hardest texts to understand. Few works demand or repay introduction and annotation as much. Professor Hamilton's widely acclaimed annotated work, first published in 1977, was the first complete critical edition available for the scholar, student or general reader. It is now a standard textbook for all students of Spenser.
language: English
title: The Faerie Queene
titlecomplete: The Faerie Queene
genres: Fiction, Epic, Classics, 16th Century, British Literature, College, Fantasy, Literature, Poetry, School
ratings_count: 16485
series: The Faerie Queene Books
publisher: Yale Univ Press