The Wright's Chaste Wife by active approximately 1462 of Cobsam Adam
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| Author | Adam, of Cobsam, active approximately 1462 |
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| Editor | Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910 |
| Title |
The Wright's Chaste Wife A Merry Tale (about 1462) |
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Produced by David Starner, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Wright's Chaste Wife" by Adam of Cobsam is a narrative poem that falls under the category of medieval literature, likely written during the late 15th century. This charming tale, preserved in a manuscript from the Archbishop of Canterbury's library, portrays themes of fidelity, morality, and the complexities of marriage via an engaging fable. The work captures societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly concerning gender roles and the sanctity of marriage. In the storyline, a skilled carpenter, referred to as the Wright, seeks a faithful wife to help manage his home and keep his possessions safe. He marries a widow with a seemingly virtuous daughter, who presents him with a magical garland of roses that will never fade as long as his wife remains true. However, the Wright becomes paranoid and constructs an elaborate tower to isolate his wife from potential suitors. The plot thickens when local lords, curious about the wife’s fidelity, attempt to seduce her. To test her faithfulness, they bribe her, but the clever wife outsmarts the men, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences. Ultimately, the story culminates in a reflection on trust and the nature of true love, underscoring that good, faithful women can bring joy and stability to their homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Middle English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17400 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 345 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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