Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2 (of 2) : $b Books IV-VII

"Spenser's Faerie Queene, Vol. 2: Books IV-VII" by Edmund Spenser is an elaborate poem of the late 1500s where brave knights embark on journeys to show how great they are at being virtuous as they deal with the problems of love and doing the right thing. The poem starts with the Legend of Cambel and Telamond, telling a sad story of how love and disloyalty can mix together as these characters face difficult battles in their quest for honor. Friendship and loyalty are put to the test as knights face tests of both external enemies and their own personal struggles of love and jealousy. The plot builds upon poetic language and imagery and focuses on topics such as justice, well-mannered behavior, and change.