Certayne Notes of Instruction in English Verse; The Steele Glas; The Complaynt of Philomene (1895)

Certayne Notes Of Instruction In English Verse; The Steele Glas; The Complaynt Of Philomene (1895) is a book written by the English poet and writer, George Gascoigne. The book is a collection of three works, each with a distinct theme and style.The first work, Certayne Notes Of Instruction In English Verse, is a guide to writing poetry in the English language. It provides readers with tips and techniques for composing verse, including advice on rhyme, meter, and other aspects of poetic form.The second work, The Steele Glas, is a satirical poem that criticizes the vanity and superficiality of courtly life in Elizabethan England. The poem is written in a mock-heroic style, using grandiose language and exaggerated imagery to mock the foolishness of the courtiers.The third work, The Complaynt Of Philomene, is a lamentation of unrequited love. The poem is written in the form of a dialogue between the poet and a nightingale, with the nightingale representing the poet's longing for love and the poet representing the pain of rejection.Overall, Certayne Notes Of Instruction In English Verse; The Steele Glas; The Complaynt Of Philomene (1895) is a fascinating collection of works that showcases Gascoigne's skill as a poet and his ability to write in a variety of styles and genres. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English poetry and literature from the Elizabethan era.Preceded By George Whetstone's A Remembrance Of The Well Employed Life, And Godly End Of George Gascoigne.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.