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The Complete Works Of John Gower

Name: The Complete Works Of John Gower
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ISBN: 9781432525712

John Gower, George Campbell Macaulay (Editor)

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The Complete Works of John Gower is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the medieval English poet, John Gower. This book includes all of his major works, including the Confessio Amantis, Vox Clamantis, and Mirour de l'Omme. Gower was a contemporary of Chaucer and his works are known for their moral and ethical themes, as well as their intricate rhyme schemes and language. The Confessio Amantis, in particular, is an important work of medieval literature, written in Middle English and exploring the concept of love and its various forms. This edition of The Complete Works of John Gower includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and literary context of Gower's works. It is an essential resource for scholars of medieval literature and anyone interested in exploring the rich literary tradition of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

GenresPoetryFictionLiterature

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First published January 1, 1927

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John Gower

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John Gower (c. 1330 – October 1408) was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. He is remembered primarily for three major works, the Mirroir 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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