This is a critical edition of 'Complaint of the Black Knight, ' a Middle English poem by John Lydgate. The poem is a retelling of the story of the Black Knight, a figure from Arthurian legend, and was likely composed in the 15th century. This edition includes a modern translation, historical background, and critical analysis. It is essential reading for anyone interested in medieval literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.