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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 2H 9M

Book I of the Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser

from Good Stories Podcast

One of the great works of English literature. Today's story is Book I only, because there's alot to it! But we get to meet the Redcrosse Knight, his journey, and his battle with the dragon.We talk about Spenser’s strange and fascinating world of knights, monsters, castles, and allegory, and why this massive poem is still worth exploring and savoring today.Interested in getting your own copy? Use our affiliate link and get 10% off. Thank you for supporting the Good Stories Podcast and independent booksellers! https://bookshop.org/shop/goodstoriespodcastWant to hear a short story? Discover them as they drop new on our Patreon page (free access): https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcastOr you can find them as we release them from Patreon archives, all in one place, on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@goodstoriespodcast/playlistsA great small bookstore Stephen got to experience on vacation! Highly recommend if you're in Maui!https://www.mfol.org/

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