Publisher's Synopsis
Burlesque Plays and Poems is a collection of works by the 14th-century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, published in 1887. The book includes a variety of Chaucer's burlesque plays and poems, which are characterized by their humorous and satirical tone. The plays and poems included in this collection are written in Middle English, and are accompanied by modern English translations to aid in understanding. The works in this book cover a range of topics, from tales of courtly love and chivalry to parodies of religious texts and social commentary. Overall, Burlesque Plays and Poems offers a unique insight into the wit and humor of one of the most important figures in English literature.Also Authored By Beaumont, Fletcher, Bieldings, Henry Carey, Canning, Frere, Ellis, W. B. Rhodes, Horace Smith, James Smith, And Thomas Hood.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.
