Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Duchess and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. The book includes the titular poem, which is a dream vision that tells the story of a man who falls asleep and dreams of a beautiful lady dressed in black mourning the death of her husband. The man tries to comfort her and learns about her husband's life and death.In addition to The Book of the Duchess, the collection includes several other poems, including The House of Fame, The Parliament of Fowls, and The Legend of Good Women. Each poem showcases Chaucer's skillful use of language and his ability to weave complex narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition.The Book of the Duchess and Other Poems is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, as it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 14th-century England and the mind of one of its greatest poets.Cheer up, oh John of Gaunt. Your son shall be king.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.
