The Kingis Quair is a medieval poem written by King James I of Scotland during his imprisonment in England in the early 15th century. The poem tells the story of the king's dream, in which he falls in love with a beautiful woman and is guided by a group of wise philosophers. Along with the poem, this edition also includes a ballad of good counsel, which offers advice on how to live a virtuous life. The Kingis Quair is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature and provides insight into the life and times of King James ...
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The Kingis Quair is a medieval poem written by King James I of Scotland during his imprisonment in England in the early 15th century. The poem tells the story of the king's dream, in which he falls in love with a beautiful woman and is guided by a group of wise philosophers. Along with the poem, this edition also includes a ballad of good counsel, which offers advice on how to live a virtuous life. The Kingis Quair is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature and provides insight into the life and times of King James I. This edition includes a modern English translation, as well as historical context and analysis of the poem's themes and literary techniques.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.
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