The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 1 (of 2) by John Skelton
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"The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Skelton is a collection of the poet's works that reflects the literary style and social context of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Skelton, known for his satirical and often controversial poetry, utilized his writings to comment on the sociopolitical norms and figures of his time, including the court and church. This volume contains not only his poems but
also editorial notes and a biographical account that provides insight into his life and contributions to English literature. The opening of this collection presents a preface by the editor Rev. Alexander Dyce, who discusses the challenges of compiling a complete and accurate edition of Skelton's works, which have been historically underappreciated. Dyce reflects on previous editions and expresses gratitude toward those who assisted him in this endeavor, establishing a scholarly context for the poems that follow. He introduces some of Skelton's early notable works, hinting at their themes and historical significance—evoking a blend of humor, commentary on authority, and personal expression that characterize Skelton's unique voice within the canon of English poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Skelton, John, 1460?-1529 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869 |
| Title | The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59997 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59997-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 616 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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