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The Pain and Sorrow of Evil Marriage

By Wynkyn de Worde
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A trio of early humorous verse tracts lampoons married life from different angles: a first-person lament about the woes of a hastily entered marriage, a comic complaint by an older man who regrets marrying late, and an extended piece on the pains of ill-assorted wedlock. The poems blend satire, moral advice, and occasional coarse wit, use distinctive stanza forms and anglicized French vocabulary, and conclude with epilogues that echo printers’ colophons. Woodcut title illustrations accompany the texts. Together they offer playful social critique of conjugal expectations, financial strains, domestic annoyances, and generational tensions.

About the Author

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Wynkyn de Worde

Wynkyn de Worde was a notable early English printer and publisher, active in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is recognized for his contributions to the spread of literature during the early Renaissance in England. De Worde was one of the first to introduce the printing press to England, following William Caxton, and he played a significant role in the development of the English book trade. His works often included religious texts, moral tales, and popular literature. One of his notable publications is "The Pain and Sorrow of Evil Marriage," which reflects the social issues of his time and showcases his commitment to addressing moral themes through print.

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