The Palice Of Honor (1827)

The Palice of Honor is a book written by Gawyn Douglas and published in 1827. The book is a translation of a 16th-century Scottish poem called ""The Palice of Honour"" by Gavin Douglas. The poem is an allegory that explores the virtues of chivalry and the Christian faith.The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of honor. The first part focuses on the importance of honor in society and the role of the knight in upholding it. The second part explores the virtues of courage and loyalty, while the third part examines the importance of wisdom and humility.The final part of the book is a series of moral reflections on the nature of honor and its relationship to God. Throughout the book, Douglas uses vivid imagery and allegory to convey his message, drawing on both Christian and classical traditions.Overall, The Palice of Honor is a fascinating exploration of medieval chivalry and the Christian faith, and a testament to the enduring power of honor and virtue.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.

Author: Gawyn Douglas
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.21d
ISBN: 9781165588107

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