The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser

The Faerie Queene

The Faerie Queene Books #1-7

Edmund Spenser with Thomas P. Roche (Contributor), C. Patrick O'Donnell (Contributor)

1246 pages • first pub 1590 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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'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 60%
challenging 60%
mysterious 35%
reflective 25%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

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3.36

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