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The Faerie Queene
Written by Edmund Spenser
Narrated by David Timson
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This remarkable poem, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I, was Spenser's finest achievement. The first epic poem in modern English, The Faerie Queene combines dramatic narratives of chivalrous adventure with exquisite and picturesque episodes of pageantry. At the same time, Spenser is expounding a deeply felt allegory of the eternal struggle between Truth and Error…
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Edmund Spenser
Edmund Spenser (1552 - 1599) was an English poet considered to be one of the greatest poets in the English language. While Spenser would published more than a dozen works in his lifetime he is best known for his epic poem, The Faerie Queene. Dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I, the book is both one of the longest poems and most influential in the English language.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderfully well read. The narrator makes it easy to understand, pronouncing perfectly and pausing in places where emphasis confers clarity. And with that ease, the story shines with a fullness that for me rivals the most engaging entertainment I can think of.