TY  - BOOK
AU  - Skelton,John
AU  - Dyce,Alexander
TI  - The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 1 (of 2)
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
N1  - Release date is 2019-07-28; Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Skelton is a collection of the poet's works that reflects the literary style and social context of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Skelton, known for his satirical and often controversial poetry, utilized his writings to comment on the sociopolitical norms and figures of his time, including the court and church. This volume contains not only his poems but also editorial notes and a biographical account that provides insight into his life and contributions to English literature.  The opening of this collection presents a preface by the editor Rev. Alexander Dyce, who discusses the challenges of compiling a complete and accurate edition of Skelton's works, which have been historically underappreciated. Dyce reflects on previous editions and expresses gratitude toward those who assisted him in this endeavor, establishing a scholarly context for the poems that follow. He introduces some of Skelton's early notable works, hinting at their themes and historical significance—evoking a blend of humor, commentary on authority, and personal expression that characterize Skelton's unique voice within the canon of English poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59997
ER  -