
Jyl of Breyntfords Testament
by Various
'Jyl of Breyntfords Testament' Summary
The collection includes pieces such as "The Testament of John Bon and Mast Person," a humorous dialogue between two characters who represent the common man and the church; "The Complaint of Scotland," a satirical poem that critiques the state of the country; and "The Merry Tales of Skelton," a collection of jests and anecdotes attributed to the poet John Skelton. These pieces, along with the other works in the collection, provide a valuable glimpse into the rich and diverse literary landscape of the 16th century.Book Details
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