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John Skelton
Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
"Magnifience" by John Skelton is a satirical poem that skewers the hypocrisy and moral decay of the English court during the reign of King Henry VIII. Through the antics of…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
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This is a collection of poems by John Skelton, one of the first great modern English poets. His tone can be tender, insinuating, savage and erotic.
The Critical Heritage gathers together a large body of critical sources on major figures in literature. Each volume presents contemporary responses to a writer’s work, enabling student and researcher to…
Alexander Dyce
This collection of poems by John Skelton, one of the most famous poets of the Tudor era, showcases the writer's unique style and wit. Originally published in the 16th century…
Arthur Klbing
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
Introduces Skelton and his work to readers unfamiliar with the poet, gathers together the vibrant strands of existing research, and opens up new avenues for future studies.
Greg Walker
The series of satirical poems and invectives written against Thomas, Cardinal Wolsey, the chief minister of Henry VIII, by the poet John Skelton has long been used by scholars as…
In Two Volumes. Remains The Standard, Best And Most Complete Edition Of Skelton’s Works.
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1843 Edition.
In Two Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
Professor John Skelton
The Family Medical Adviser is a comprehensive medical guide written by John Skelton and published in 1852. It covers a wide range of topics related to health and medicine, including…
The Crookit Meg: A Story Of The Year One is a novel written by John Skelton and first published in 1880. The story is set in the year one, during…
""The Crookit Meg: A Story Of The Year One"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Skelton and published in 1880. The story is set in Scotland during the…
A Campaigner At Home is a non-fiction book written by John Skelton and first published in 1865. The book is a personal account of Skelton's experiences as a political campaigner…
Summers and Winters at Balmawhapple - Vol. 2, Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
This book offers detailed insights into the life and times of Maitland of Lethington, one of the most prominent figures of the Scottish Renaissance. Written by John Skelton, a renowned…
Pithy, Pleasant And Profitable Works Of Mister Skelton, Poet Laureate, To King Henry The Eighth (1736) is a collection of poems by John Skelton, who served as the Poet Laureate…
Pithy, Pleasant And Profitable Works Of Mister Skelton, Poet Laureate, To King Henry The Eighth (1736) is a collection of poems written by John Skelton, who served as the Poet…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
A classic of Scottish literature, Summers and Winters at Balmawhapple is the second series of the beloved Table-Talk of Shirley. With its charming tales of rural life, its vivid characters…
Essays in History and Biography - Including the defence of Mary Stuart is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on…
In 1755, on the eve of the Seven Years’ War, fifteen-year-old Nola and her Acadian parents face expulsion from Grand Pry the British. Nola, her friends Hector and ..