It was originally conceived in twelve books, one for each virtue, but only six books were finished.
It was originally conceived in twelve books, one for each virtue, but only six books were finished. Duessa most likely represents Catholicism and Queen Mary while the title figure, Gloriana, represents Queen Elizabeth. Prince Arthur, the hero, sees Gloriana in a vision and travels to a twelve-day feast. For 10 points—name this 1596 epic poem by Edmund Spenser.
It was originally conceived in twelve books, one for each virtue, but only six books were finished.
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