02165cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500560014426400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650801000041752011490051753400450166665300460171170000320175785600430178999900190183259998UtSlPG20260610134400.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSkelton, John,d1460?-152914aThe Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 2 (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-07-28  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Poetical Works of John Skelton, Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Skelton is a collection of poetry written in the early 16th century. This volume continues to present the works of John Skelton, a notable poet of the English Renaissance, showcasing his unique style and themes that often blend wit, social commentary, and a keen observation of contemporary society. The poems explore various subjects, including politics, courtiers, and personal sentiments, conveyed through playful language and humor.  The opening portion of the collection introduces the poem "Speke, Parrot," where the poet adopts the persona of a parrot, engaging in witty banter filled with playful wordplay and clever rhymes. Through this avian character, Skelton addresses themes of knowledge, eloquence, and the nature of communication, often reflecting on language and its mastery. The parrot's lively descriptions and interactions serve as a metaphor for the social dynamics of the court and a humorous critique of contemporary issues, while displaying Skelton's distinctive blend of satire, charm, and linguistic creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-17001 aDyce, Alexander,d1798-186940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59998  c100824d100824