Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children by Edmund Spenser and Jean Lang
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| Author | Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 |
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| Author | Lang, Jean, 1867-1932 |
| Illustrator | Le Quesne, Rose |
| Title | Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children |
| Series Title | Told to the children series |
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| Summary | "Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children" by Jean Lang is a collection of retold stories from Edmund Spenser's epic poem, "The Faerie Queene," created for a young audience in the early 20th century. This charming compilation aims to introduce children to the enchanting adventures and moral lessons found in Spenser's original work, which reflects the values of chivalry and virtue. The collection features notable characters such as the brave Una, the valiant Red Cross Knight, and various mythical creatures, inviting readers into a magical world filled with heroism, love, and moral challenges. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces us to Una, a beautiful and virtuous princess who faces a dire threat to her kingdom from a vicious dragon. She bravely sets off to seek the help of the Faerie Queen, where she meets the noble Red Cross Knight, who vows to rescue her parents and vanquish the dragon. Their journey includes encounters with magical beings and deceitful sorcery, leading to trials of trust and bravery. As they navigate these obstacles, including a mischievous magician who sows discord, the story emphasizes themes of loyalty and courage, setting a foundation for the epic adventures that will unfold in subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mythology -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41350 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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