Q- what are the works that affected Spenser when he wrote the poem farie queen?
Spenser read a lot. He was fond of Chaucer. He was influenced by the classical works of the Roman and the Greeks. He was influenced by Italian poets. In his work, we will find many references to Chaucer, to the Italian poets, to the classical Greek and Roman literary works.
There are many biblical references- like the Story of Adam and Eve, Satan. The poem is full of biblical allusions that are allegorical.
We have reference to the Pope.
This poem is full of knowledge