Publisher's Synopsis
The Earliest Known Printed English Ballad: A Ballade Of The Scottysshe Kynge by Skelton, John is a historical book that presents the first printed English ballad ever known. The ballad is titled ""A Ballade Of The Scottysshe Kynge"" and it was written by John Skelton, a famous poet and tutor to King Henry VIII. The ballad tells the story of a Scottish king who is captured by the English and held prisoner. The king's wife pleads for his release, but the English refuse to let him go. The ballad is written in Middle English and is accompanied by a modern English translation for easier understanding. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on John Skelton and the ballad itself. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the evolution of the English language.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.
