The Book Of The Duchess And Other Poems

The Book of the Duchess and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the renowned medieval English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. The book includes the titular poem, The Book of the Duchess, which is a dream vision narrative poem that tells the story of a man who has a dream about a knight mourning the loss of his wife. The poem is believed to have been written in the 1360s and is considered one of Chaucer's earliest works.The collection also includes other poems such as The House of Fame, The Parliament of Fowls, and The Legend of Good Women. The House of Fame is a poem that explores the nature of fame and the desire for recognition. The Parliament of Fowls is a poem that tells the story of birds gathering to choose their mates on Valentine's Day. The Legend of Good Women is a poem that tells the stories of various historical and mythological women who were faithful to their lovers.Chaucer's writing style in The Book of the Duchess and Other Poems is characterized by his use of Middle English, which can be difficult to read for modern readers. However, his vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and timeless themes make this collection a classic of English literature.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.