Originally published in 1926 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains the full text of The Testament of Cresseid by fifteenth-century Scottish poet Robert Henryson. A short editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Henryson and Scottish poetry.
Originally published in 1926 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains the full text of The Testament of Cresseid by fifteenth...
Originally published in 1920 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains two funeral orations delivered by renowned French bishop and theologian Jacques-Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704). The first text was delivered at the funeral of Louis de Bourbon in 1687, and the second was delivered at the funeral of Queen Henriette Maria, widow of Charles I, in 1669. Both orations are presented in the original French and a short editorial introduction is included in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Bossuet and his oratory.
Originally published in 1920 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains two funeral orations delivered by renowned French bisho...
Originally published in 1921 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains the first fifteen chapters of the second book of The Holy State and the Prophane State (1642) by leading English churchman Thomas Fuller (1608 61). The volume is comprised of descriptions of model characters and short biographical sketches, revealing Fuller's vision of the nature of society and its potential improvement. A short editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Fuller and his writings."
Originally published in 1921 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains the first fifteen chapters of the second book of The Ho...