“A voluminous, prosaick, and drivelling Monk.”
Quote by John Lydgate
Work
Early English Text Society: Extra series
This volume is part of the Early English Text Society's Extra series, which includes a diverse range of texts from the medieval and early modern periods. The series aims to provide scholars with access to primary sources in English literature and history, including poetry, drama, and prose works. The texts are edited and annotated to facilitate scholarly research and understanding. more
Author
John Lydgate
John Lydgate (1370-1451) was an English poet whose works held a significant place in English literature during the late 14th to early 15th centuries. Known for his rich imagination and exploration of medieval religious and moral themes, his poetry has had a profound impact on subsequent English literature. more