The Faery Queen and Her Knights: Stories Retold from Edmund Spenser

Name: The Faery Queen and Her Knights: Stories Retold from Edmund Spenser
Author: Alfred John Church

By Alfred John Church

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A series of linked chivalric episodes retells a sixteenth-century epic as adventures in which knights and ladies undertake quests that test moral qualities. Figures such as the Red-Cross Knight, Una, Sir Guyon, Britomart, and Sir Artegall encounter enchantments, false courtiers, giants, and a dragon, moving between courtly scenes and combat. The narratives employ allegory to examine virtues including courage, chastity, temperance, and justice through trials, temptations, and deliverances, and are arranged into discrete chapters that each focus on a particular adventure or moral dilemma.

About the Author

Alfred John Church

Alfred John Church was a British author and historian known for his engaging retellings of classical history and literature. His works often focus on significant historical figures and events, making ancient history accessible to a wider audience. Among his notable titles is "A Young Macedonian in the Army of Alexander the Great," which explores the life and times of Alexander through the eyes of a young soldier. Church also contributed to the understanding of Roman and Greek literature with works like "Roman Life in the Days of Cicero" and "Stories from Livy." His storytelling blends historical accuracy with narrative flair, enriching the literary heritage of historical fiction.