
audiobook
THE FAERIE QUEEN
ABOUT THE FAERIE QUEEN
LIST OF STORIES
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In this charming retelling, a soft‑spoken storyteller guides listeners through eight of the most enchanting tales that first blossomed in Edmund Spenser’s legendary poem. Each story is paired with a delicate illustration that brings the magical settings—forests of singing birds, crystal towers, and shimmering courts—to life for the imagination. The language is gentle yet vivid, inviting young ears to wander into a world where bravery, kindness, and wonder walk hand in hand.
Among the adventures, brave Princess Una seeks the Faerie Queen’s aid against a fearsome dragon, while Sir George, the Red Cross Knight, rides beside her to face the beast. Britomart, a lady in shining armor, discovers a magical mirror that reveals hidden truths, and St. George’s legendary battle with a dragon unfolds in bright, moral‑filled action. Listeners will be drawn into quests that celebrate courage, loyalty, and the gentle power of hope, making each tale a perfect bedtime journey.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (119K characters)
Series
Told to the children series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2012-11-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1551–1599
Best known for The Faerie Queene, this major poet of the English Renaissance helped shape English verse with rich imagery, musical language, and a style so distinctive it gave us the term “Spenserian stanza.” His work moves between courtly ambition, moral allegory, and sheer imaginative adventure.
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1867–1932
A Scottish writer for young readers, she retold myths, legends, and historical stories in a clear, inviting style that helped classic tales feel close at hand. Her books range from Greek myth to Border folklore, showing a lasting gift for making old stories lively again.
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