Legends And Satires From Mediaeval Literature is a collection of stories and poems compiled by Martha Hale Shackford. The book features a selection of medieval legends and satirical works from various authors, including Chaucer, Boccaccio, and Marie de France. The stories are presented in their original form, with Shackford providing brief introductions to each piece to provide context and historical background. The collection includes tales of knights and chivalry, romance, and humor, as well as satirical works that poke fun at the social and political issues of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval literature and provides an entertaining glimpse into the culture and society of 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.