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Book I: “The Legende of the Knight of the Red Crosse, or Of Holinesse”
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Abessa: The pious, prayerful mother of Corecca, who does not mind her dating a thief.
Archimago: A magician who disguises himself as an old man.
Corecca: The deaf and dumb daughter of Abessa, who is dating Kirkapine the thief.
Dwarf: The carrier of belongings, a lackey for the Lady and the Knight.
Error: A vile monster with a long, poisonous tail and many offspring.
Fidessa/Duessa: An ancient and ugly sorceress...
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- Summary and Analysis: Book I, Cantos v-viii
- Summary and Analysis: Book I, Cantos ix-xii
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- Summary and Analysis: Book V, Proem-Canto vi
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