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Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children

    Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children is a mythic fiction and folklore and fairy tales novel by Edmund Spenser and Jean Lang.

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    About Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children

    "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.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Children's stories
    • Children, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Mythology, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children?

    Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children was written by Edmund Spenser and Jean Lang.

    What genre is Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children?

    It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

    Is Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Stories from the Faerie Queen, Told to the Children?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass, Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales and The Light Princess.

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