Publisher's Synopsis
""A Ballade of the Scottysshe Kynge"" is a book written by John Skelton and originally published in 1503. This edition, reproduced in facsimile in 1882, is a faithful copy of the original manuscript. The book is a satirical poem that pokes fun at James IV of Scotland, who was known for his extravagant spending and love of hunting. Skelton uses a ballade form, a type of French poetry, to mock the Scottish king and his court. The poem is written in Middle English, which may be difficult for modern readers to understand, but it provides a fascinating glimpse into the language and culture of the time. This edition includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical context and analysis of the poem. Overall, ""A Ballade of the Scottysshe Kynge"" is a valuable piece of literature for those interested in medieval poetry and satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
