This is the first ever English translation of Sir David Lindsay's masterpiece of 16th century Scottish political theatre, Ane pleasant satyre of the thrie estaitis in commendation of vertew and vituperatioune of vyce. The work's importance lies in its status as well-known piece of national literature, and as a historical document of interest to historians of Scottish and European court politics. The verse translation available here is of over 3,000 lines, in an edition which combines a historical and critical introduction with the possibilities of modern performance. Besides issues of text...