The Faerie Queene · Character

Genius

The porter of the Bower of Bliss, a figure of natural generation.

minor

Also known as Old Genius

First appearance: canto xi

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Artegall's pride…

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