Stories From The Faerie Queene Yesterday S Classics

Excerpt from Stories From the Faerie Queene The First Book relates the Legend of the Red Cross Knight, who is the type of Holiness. In this occurs the beautiful episode of Una and the Lion which has been a favorite subject to painter and sculptor. The knight and Una present the highest ideals of courage, courtesy, and purity, and live in the thought of the world like a dream of beauty. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

One of the masterpieces of English poetry, The Faerie Queene has influenced works from Pilgrim's Progress to The Lord of the Rings. The original text, written in the 1500's, can be hard for modern readers to follow due to its different language and spelling. This retelling by Mary Macleod allows modern readers to get straight into Spenser's intricate allegory and includes all the original text as well as all 85 images.

More than three hundred years ago there lived in England a poet named Edmund Spenser. He was brave and true and gentle, and he loved all that was beautiful and good. Edmund Spenser wrote many poems, and the most beautiful of all is the one called 'The Faerie Queen.' He loved so dearly all things that are beautiful and all things that are good, that his eyes could see Fairyland more clearly than the eyes of other men ever could.

A masterful retelling of the major stories contained in Edmund Spenser's classic English epic poem, The Faerie Queen. This work is based on the original 1590 book which is one of the longest poems in the English language. The stories were collected by Spenser and rearranged in an allegorical work which represented much of Elizabethan society, focusing on the virtues of several knights and their adventures. As Spenser wrote of his original work, the aim of the poem was to "fashion a gentleman or noble person in virtuous and gentle discipline." This edition, aimed primarily at younger readers, takes on the form of a more conventional book, and includes many of the classic stories which have achieved almost legendary status, such as the story of St. George and the Dragon, and Una and the Lion. It is a vital work for anyone seeking a well-rounded classical education. This version has been completely reset and hand-edited and contains all the original illustrations by Rose Le Quesne.

Introduce young readers to the magical world of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene with this enchanting collection of stories. Retold in simple and accessible language, these tales are perfect for children ages 8 and up. With beautiful illustrations and engaging characters, Spenser for Children is sure to become a beloved classic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Faerie Queene, Books Three and Four (Bk. 3 & 4), written by legendary author Edmund Spenser is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Faerie Queene, Books Three and Four (Bk. 3 & 4) is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edmund Spenser is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, The Faerie Queene, Books Three and Four (Bk. 3 & 4) would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.