The Book Of The Craft Of Dying, And Other Early English Tracts Concerning Death (1917)

The Book of the Craft of Dying, and Other Early English Tracts Concerning Death is a collection of medieval English writings on the subject of death, compiled and edited by William Caxton in 1917. The book features a variety of texts, including poems, prayers, and sermons, all of which explore the spiritual and practical aspects of dying. Some of the works included in the collection are The Art of Dying, The Dialogue of Solomon and Saturn, and The Fifteen Tokens of Doomsday. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and attitudes of medieval England towards death, and offers insight into the ways in which people sought to prepare themselves for the afterlife. This edition of the book includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and glossaries to aid modern readers in understanding the language and context of the original texts.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.