The Faerie Queene: A Companion for Readers is an insightful study of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, offering a comprehensive exploration of its intricate themes, allegory, and narrative structure. Divided into two parts, the book first delves into general topics such as the poem's design, the significance of its allegorical elements, and the broader artistic context of Spenser's work. The author emphasizes the importance of reading The Faerie Queene as a cohesive whole, where each book and episode contributes to the poem's ...
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The Faerie Queene: A Companion for Readers is an insightful study of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, offering a comprehensive exploration of its intricate themes, allegory, and narrative structure. Divided into two parts, the book first delves into general topics such as the poem's design, the significance of its allegorical elements, and the broader artistic context of Spenser's work. The author emphasizes the importance of reading The Faerie Queene as a cohesive whole, where each book and episode contributes to the poem's overall meaning and emotional impact. Rather than focusing solely on the traditional allegorical interpretation, the study encourages readers to appreciate Spenser's imaginative process and the poetic beauty that underlies his work. The second part of the book provides a detailed analysis of each individual book of The Faerie Queene, highlighting the unique thematic and emotional tone of each. The author rejects the idea of rigid literary systems and instead advocates for an appreciation of the poem's dynamic nature, where recurring themes and motifs are reimagined in fresh ways throughout the text. Drawing on the Oxford English Texts edition of The Faerie Queene, the study reflects the author's deep personal engagement with the poem and their belief in the value of direct, experiential reading over simplified or overly systematic interpretations. With its thoughtful analysis and passionate approach, this companion offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the greatest works of English literature. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; University of California Press; Berkeley, 1970. Hardcover. A Very Good, grey cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, mild stress crease to spine, some crimping to spine edges, wear to board corners, bit of age toning to pages, small rub mark bottom text block corner, top text block edge a bit dusty, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear with few small tears/creases along edges, bit of sunning to panels/flaps and verso, small tear mid front panel near spine, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]., 350pp., indexed. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Fine. Hardcover with grey paper over boards and silver titles to spine, no jacket, 8vo. 350pp. Index, footnotes throughout. As new: bright, tight, sharp and unmarked. Not ex-lib.
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