Which of the following is true in relation to Edmund Spenser’s Faerie Queene?​

Correct option is B

Explanation:
In the Faerie Queene (1590), Edmund Spenser included a letter addressed to Sir Walter Raleigh. This letter was appended to the publication and served as a clarification of the allegorical intent and framework of the poem. Spenser provided insight into his goals, which included glorifying Queen Elizabeth I and embodying virtues within the narrative structure.
The letter provided a roadmap for understanding the moral and political allegories within the poem.
Sir Walter Raleigh, a significant court figure, was honored with this dedication due to his support for the arts and his influence in Elizabethan England.
The inclusion of this letter reflects Spenser’s effort to secure patronage and showcase his ambitions to elevate English literature.

Information Booster:
About The Faerie Queene:

Long allegory in the form of Christian values related to Arthurian legends. First major poem to be written in Spenserian Stanza.
Published: The first three books in 1590; the next three in 1596. Published by William Ponsonbie.

The plan was to publish 24 books based on private and public virtues.
Objective: To illustrate virtues such as holiness, temperance, and chastity using allegorical knights and characters.
Influence: The poem was intended as a national epic for Elizabethan England.
Context of the Letter:
Purpose: Spenser appended the letter to explain his purpose and methodology in creating the work.
Connection to Raleigh: Sir Walter Raleigh was one of Spenser’s early supporters and played a key role in getting The Faerie Queene published.