Originally published in this Cambridge edition during 1907, as the first of two volumes making up The Complete Works of George Gascoigne, this book contains the 1575 text of The Posies of George Gascoigne, Esquire in its totality. An index of titles and first lines is also included, together with a short appendix section. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Gascoigne's works and Renaissance literature in general.
Contents
To the reverende divines; To al yong gentlemen; To the readers generally; Commendatory verses; Flowers: Dan Bartholemew of Bathe; The fruites of warre; Hearbes: Supposes; Jocasta; Weedes: The pleasant fable of Ferdinando Jeronimi and Leonora de Valasca; Certayne notes of instruction concerning the making of verse; Appendix; Index of titles; Index of first lines.
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