"The Complete Works of John Gower, Volume 2: The English Works" by John Gower is a collection of writings from the late 1300s, mainly featuring "Confessio Amantis," a long poem that looks at love, right and wrong, and problems in society through a conversation between a lover and a priest. The volume starts with an introduction that prepares the reader for "Confessio Amantis". The author reflects on the difficulty of telling moral stories during troubled times, stating his goal to mix knowledge and enjoyment in his writing, and presents love as the main topic while also criticizing rulers and religious leaders, setting up a rich discussion of medieval ideas and values through captivating stories. The dialogues explore human behavior and the influence of love on people's lives and morals, placing the work as an important piece of early English literature similar to that of Chaucer.
The complete works of John Gower, volume 2 : $b The English works
By John Gower
In a world of societal discord, a lover's confession to a priest unveils a poetic exploration of love, morality, and the complexities of human nature.
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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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