The Paradise of Dainty Devises (1578)

The Paradise of Dainty Devises is a collection of poems published in 1578 by the English poet Richard Edwards. The book contains a total of 46 poems, each with its own unique theme and style. Some of the poems are love sonnets, while others are moralistic or religious in nature. The collection is considered to be one of the earliest examples of Elizabethan poetry and is noted for its use of intricate wordplay and imagery. The book was popular in its time and was reprinted several times in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, it is regarded as an important work in the history of English literature and is studied by scholars and students alike.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.