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The Political And Ecclesiastical Allegory Of The First Book Of The Faerie Queene (1911)

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by Frederick Morgan Padelford

Author
Frederick Morgan Padelford
Book Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Published
May 2010

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The Political and Ecclesiastical Allegory of the First Book of The Faerie Queene is a literary analysis written by Frederick Morgan Padelford and first published in 1911. The book examines the first book of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, The Faerie Queene, and provides a detailed interpretation of the political and religious allegories present in the text.Padelford explores the various characters, events, and themes in The Faerie Queene, drawing connections to historical events and figures from the Elizabethan era. He argues that Spenser's work is a complex allegory that reflects the political and religious tensions of the time, particularly the struggle between Protestantism and Catholicism.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of The Faerie Queene. Padelford delves into the symbolism of characters such as Una, the Redcrosse Knight, and the dragon, as well as the significance of various settings and plot points. He also examines the influence of classical literature and medieval romance on Spenser's work.Overall, The Political and Ecclesiastical Allegory of the First Book of The Faerie Queene is a detailed and scholarly analysis of one of the most important works of English literature. It provides a deeper understanding of the complex allegories and themes present in The Faerie Queene and sheds light on the historical and cultural context in which it was written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.