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[[Epic| Epic poem]] by [[Edmund Spenser]]. Planned to contain 12 books, as Spenser himself informs Sir Walter Ralegh in a prefatory letter. The first edition, however, consisted of three books, the second of six books. In each book a knight represents one important virtue and experiences several adventures. These adventures can be read on at least two levels: as exciting and entertaining stories and as allegories on Elizabethan (court) culture. | [[Epic| Epic poem]] by [[Edmund Spenser]]. Planned to contain 12 books, as Spenser himself informs Sir Walter Ralegh in a prefatory letter. The first edition, however, consisted of three books, the second of six books. In each book a knight represents one important virtue and experiences several adventures. These adventures can be read on at least two levels: as exciting and entertaining stories and as allegories on Elizabethan (court) culture. | ||
For an overview of knights, virtues and allegorical interpretations: see the course documents on session 9. | For an overview of knights, virtues and allegorical interpretations: see the course documents on session 9/Renaissance culture. | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 23 April 2009
Epic poem by Edmund Spenser. Planned to contain 12 books, as Spenser himself informs Sir Walter Ralegh in a prefatory letter. The first edition, however, consisted of three books, the second of six books. In each book a knight represents one important virtue and experiences several adventures. These adventures can be read on at least two levels: as exciting and entertaining stories and as allegories on Elizabethan (court) culture.
For an overview of knights, virtues and allegorical interpretations: see the course documents on session 9/Renaissance culture.