The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser

374 pages first pub 1590 (editions)

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Originally published in 1915 as part of the Pitt Press Series, and reprinted many times thereafter, this book contains the text of the first book of Spenser's Faerie Queene. Winstanley prefaces the text with an introduction on the medieval, classi...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 50%
tense 25%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 40%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 31% | Character: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.41

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