Game and Playe of the Chesse by Jacobus and Caxton

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Author Jacobus, de Cessolis, active 1288-1322
Author Caxton, William, 1422?-1492?
Editor Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913
LoC No. 49033523
Title Game and Playe of the Chesse
A Verbatim Reprint of the First Edition, 1474
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Debra Storr and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Game and Playe of the Chesse" by William Caxton is a historical treatise on the game of chess that was initially printed in the late 15th century. As one of the earliest works of English literature, this book serves as both a guide to playing chess and an allegorical exploration of morality and governance, reflecting the societal and ethical norms of the period. The text draws from various medieval moral and philosophical sources, presenting the game as a metaphor for life and statecraft. The opening of the treatise introduces the text, setting up its exploration of chess not just as a game, but as a means to convey wisdom and virtue. Caxton explains his motive for translating the work into English to make it accessible to those who could not read in French or Latin. He outlines the structure of the book, detailing the different sections that examine the origins of chess, its moral implications, and the roles of its pieces in a broader ethical context. This opening portion indicates that the book will interweave practical gameplay with philosophical lessons, making it a significant historical document as well as a manual for chess enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Chess -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 10672
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 7, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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