The Faerie Queene written by Edmund Spenser, is one of the most notable epic poems written during the early modern time period. ... In the poem, the Faerie Queene, also referred to as Gloriana, represents an idealized version of Queen Elizabeth. ... For example, in Book I, Canto I, Spenser describes the adventure that the Redcrosse Knight must embark on: Upon a great adventure he was bond, That greatest Gloriana to him gave, That greatest Glorious Queene of Faerie lond, To winne him worship, and her grace to have, Which of all earthly things he most did crave; (Faerie Queene 19-23) It is clear...

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