Publisher's Synopsis
""Ane Satire Of The Three Estates: In Commendation Of Virtue And Vituperation Of Vice"" is a play written by David Lindsay in 1602. The play is a satirical commentary on Scottish society, particularly the corruption and moral decay of the ruling class. The three estates referred to in the title are the clergy, nobility, and commoners. The play is set in the court of King James V and features a variety of characters, including allegorical figures such as Lady Folly and Dame Sensuality. The play is notable for its use of Scots language and its criticism of the church, which was a controversial topic at the time. Overall, ""Ane Satire Of The Three Estates"" is a significant work of Scottish literature and an important commentary on the social and political issues of its time.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.
