how long is the faerie queene?

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how long is the faerie queene?

how many books did spencer intend his work to be, and how many were actually written?

2007-03-15 15:15:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors

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Spenser's original plan was for it to consist of 24 books. It was originally published in 3 books, and later re-published in 6 books ... according to Wikipedia, at the link below.

Note: his name was spelled "Spenser," not "Spencer."

2007-03-15 15:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by yahoohoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

6 books were actually written. His name is Spenser.

2007-03-15 23:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In short: too long.

2007-03-16 16:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by Sean C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋