The Bard Of Mary Redcliffe (1910)

By Ernest Lacy

Book Overview

The Bard Of Mary Redcliffe is a historical novel written by Ernest Lacy and published in 1910. The novel is set in the 15th century and follows the life of John Lydgate, a monk and poet who lived in the Benedictine monastery of Bury St. Edmunds. The story revolves around Lydgate's friendship with the famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer, his travels to France and Italy, and his work as a court poet for King Henry V.The novel also explores Lydgate's relationship with his patron, Margaret of Anjou, the wife of King Henry VI, and his involvement in the Wars of the Roses. The title of the book refers to the fact that Lydgate was also a poet and musician for the church of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol.The Bard Of Mary Redcliffe is a well-researched historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of literature, poetry, and the Middle Ages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116697989X
• ISBN13: 9781166979898
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"