Bowge of courte
poem by Skelton
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Bowge of courte is a satirical poem by John Skelton, a Tudor poet and satirist. Written around 1499, it reflects Skelton's disheartening experiences at court. The poem uses a style known as Skeltonics, characterized by short, rhyming lines with natural speech rhythms. Skelton's work often targeted political and religious subjects, and Bowge of courte is an example of his satirical commentary on courtly life.12
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