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Does The Faerie Queene have value as a historical source?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only as allegory

  • Only as fiction

Answer

Yes, Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene can be used as a historical source for the Renaissance period. It provides insight into the values and beliefs of the Elizabethan era. For example, the poem celebrates chivalry and the virtues of honor, justice, and courtesy. It also reflects the Elizabethans' fascination with magic and the supernatural.
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