Thomas Tusser

Fiue Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie (eBook, PDF)

The Ed, of 1580 Collated With Those of 1573 and 1577, Together With a Reprint From the Unique Copy in the British Museum, of "a Hundreth Good Pointes of Husbandrie," 1557

• Format: PDF

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780243756247
• Artikelnr.: 59012320

Autorenporträt

Thomas Tusser (1524–1580) was an English poet and farmer, best known for his didactic work 'Fiue Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie.' The book outlines proper farming techniques and rural domestic economy, interspersed with proverbs and moral lessons. It was first published in 1557 and expanded in 1573, illustrating Tusser's deep understanding of agriculture and his yearning to educate others. The text gives valuable insight into 16th-century rural life and showcases Tusser's unique blend of practical advice and verse. Born in Essex, Tusser received education at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, although he did not complete his degree. Instead, he pursued a career that straddled the fields of agriculture and literature. His work is notable for its rhyming couplets, a structure that aimed to make the precepts easy to remember. Though his literary output was not vast, 'Fiue Hundred Pointes' is a significant contribution to English literature, considering its unique combination of poetry and agricultural manual. Tusser's influence continued as his book remained in print into the 19th century, reflecting the enduring nature of his agricultural wisdom and literary charm. His work provides a window into the world of Tudor England, revealing the period's social, economic, and cultural practices.