The twenty-fifth volume of Spenser Studies contains several articles on aspects of his magnum opus The Faerie Queen. Three suggest that, despite the dedication of Queen Elizabeth I, there are
subtle criticisms of her reign. Others look at sites within the book: forest, landscape and the House of Holiness in terms of establishing a subtext through setting. The character of Una's
dwarf is reevaluated. Two authors examine the motives behind Spenser's free translations of Virgil's Gnat. The poet's use of alliteration is examined as are two later works by others which pay
homage to Spenser. The editors achieve a nice balance between literary criticism and social/historical relevance. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
