The Political and Ecclesiastical Allegory of the First Book of the Faerie Queene, written by Frederick Morgan Padelford and originally published in 1911, is a critical analysis of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, The Faerie Queene. The book examines the first book of the poem, which focuses on the adventures of the Redcrosse Knight and his quest to defeat the dragon and save the lady Una. Padelford argues that the poem is a complex allegory that uses political and ecclesiastical themes to comment on the political and religious turmoil of Elizabethan England. He explores the symbolism and imagery used by Spenser, and provides detailed analyses of the characters, events, and settings of the poem. The book also includes a discussion of the historical context in which the poem was written, as well as a comparison of Spenser's work to other allegorical literature of the time. Overall, The Political and Ecclesiastical Allegory of the First Book of the Faerie Queene is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important works of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.