Publisher's Synopsis
George Gascoigne: The Posies is a book that was originally written by George Gascoigne and published in 1575. The book was later republished in 1907 and features a collection of poems and prose works by Gascoigne. The book is divided into three sections: The Posies, The Tale of Hemetes the Hermit, and The Complaint of Philomene. The Posies section includes a variety of poems on different themes, including love, morality, and nature. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and rhymed stanzas. The Tale of Hemetes the Hermit is a prose work that tells the story of a hermit who lives in the woods and is visited by a young man seeking guidance. The hermit shares his wisdom and insights with the young man, teaching him about the importance of living a virtuous life.The Complaint of Philomene is a long poem that tells the story of Philomene, a woman who has been wronged by her lover. The poem is written in a highly emotional and dramatic style, and explores themes of betrayal, grief, and revenge.Overall, George Gascoigne: The Posies is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan poetry and prose, and offers readers a rich and varied collection of works by one of the most important writers of the era.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.
