# Irena — The Faerie Queene character guide

> Irena in The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the faire Irena

**First appearance:** 0075-canto-i

## Who they are

A lady whose kingdom is usurped by Grantorto, rescued by Artegall.

## In the story

### [Book V: The Legend of Artegall, or of Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_faerie_queene_se/chapters/book-v-the-legend-of-artegall-or-of-justice)

The distressed lady whose heritage is withheld by the tyrant Grantorto; she appeals to the Faery Queene for redress.

### [Canto I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_faerie_queene_se/chapters/canto-i)

The distressed lady whose heritage is unjustly withheld by the tyrant Grantorto; she appeals to the Faery Queene for aid.

### [Canto XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_faerie_queene_se/chapters/canto-xii)

The fair maiden oppressed by Grantorto, who is rescued by Artegall's victory. She is initially despairing but revived upon seeing Artegall.

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