Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Craft of Dying, and Other Early English Tracts Concerning Death is a collection of medieval texts edited and translated by William Caxton. The book includes several works written in Middle English and Old English that focus on the topic of death and dying, including The Craft of Dying, The Dialogue of Solomon and Saturn, and The Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. These texts provide insights into the religious and cultural attitudes towards death in medieval England, and offer practical advice on how to prepare for death and achieve salvation. The Book of the Craft of Dying is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature, history, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of death and dying.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.
