The Book of Kings and Deviations (TFQ Bk 2 Canto 10)

We continue to interrupt our regular service with discussion of Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene. Dr Peter Groves has kindly joined us to examine the epic poem in all its splendid detail and to continue our mission of making daunting texts accessible. There are also plenty of dark heroes who we will meet along the way. This episode we talk about nation building through literature and the part Spenser played in legitimising Queen Elizabeth 1 and the Tudor rule. Peter explains the myth building that led to English colonialism and Alice marvels at the so-called "theatre of providence." Along the way we discuss intentional objects, the donation of Constantine, whether Trojans were real, the Roman empire, and more! Join us for sin! As usual you kind find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofthedevilsparty/ Email us at: [email protected] Academia: https://monash.academia.edu/AliceCapstick