The Faerie Queene: Prose version modern translation St George and the Dragon
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 168
Published: 2017
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"The Faerie Queene," written by Edmund Spenser, is an epic poem that celebrates the virtues of courage, truth, and honor through the adventures of various knights. One notable story within the poem is that of Sir George (St. George), a valiant knight who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from a fearsome dragon. The tale emphasizes themes of heroism and moral integrity, illustrating Sir George's bravery as he confronts the beast, ultimately symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The narrative intricately weaves together allegory and chivalric ideals, showcasing the rich tapestry of Elizabethan literature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.
There are 168 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2017 by Sarah Kous .