"Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins" by John Gower is a series of poems from the 1300s that uses stories to look at love, bad behavior, and right and wrong. The main character, Amans, is unlucky in love and wants to be forgiven; he tells his stories to a poet who helps him understand his mistakes. The book starts by talking about why people write and the problems humans face, especially the seven deadly sins. Amans is sad because he can't find love, so he asks Venus, the goddess of love, to help him. The book thinks about wanting things, feeling guilty, and trying to become a better person, encouraging readers to think about their own lives and choices in an entertaining manner.
Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins
By John Gower
A heartbroken man tells tales of sin and love, seeking forgiveness and a path to moral understanding.
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About the AuthorJohn Gower was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and the Pearl Poet, and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is remembered primarily for three major works—the Mirour de l'Omme, Vox Clamantis, and Confessio Amantis—three long poems written in French, Latin, and English respectively, which are united by common moral and political themes.
John Gower was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and the Pearl Poet, and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is remembered primarily for three major works—the Mirour de l'Omme, Vox Clamantis, and Confessio Amantis—three long poems written in French, Latin, and English respectively, which are united by common moral and political themes.
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