A young scholar leaves behind the comforts of academia to embark on a life of adventure and enlightenment. He travels the world, immersing himself in different cultures and learning from the people he meets. Along the way, he finds love, experiences heartbreak, and ultimately discovers the true meaning of life.
Part of a series of Spenser's great work, this title includes a general introduction, annotation, note on the text, bibliography, glossary, and an index of characters. It also contains Spenser's Letter to Raleigh and a short Life of Spenser.
Combines medieval romance and renaissance epic to expound the glory of the Virgin Queen. This title recounts the quests of knights including Sir Guyon, Knight of Constance, who resists temptation, and Artegall, Knight of Justice, whose story alludes to the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.