The Faerie Queene · English Literature

Which location in Book III represents the site of generative nature and the source of all living things?

  1. The Cave of Mammon
  2. The Garden of Adonis
  3. The House of Pride
  4. The Castle of Medina
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Correct answer: The Garden of Adonis

The Garden of Adonis is a philosophical and allegorical center in Book III where 'forms' are grown and sent into the world. It stands in contrast to the artificial and sterile lust found in the Bower of Bliss.

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