02287cam a22003133u 4500 71162 UtSlPG 20260610134639.0 m cr n 260607r2023||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gower, John, 1325?-1408 The complete works of John Gower, volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-10 Ted Garvin, Stephen Rowland, Krista Zaleski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Complete Works of John Gower, Volume 2: The English Works" by John Gower is a collection of literary works written in the late 14th century. This volume primarily features "Confessio Amantis", which is a poetic narrative exploring themes of love, morality, and societal issues through a confessional dialogue between a lover and the priest Genius. Gower's work stands as a significant contribution to early English literature, often placed alongside the works of Chaucer. The opening of the volume includes a detailed introduction and a prologue that sets the tone for "Confessio Amantis". Gower begins by reflecting on the challenges of moral storytelling amid societal discord, expressing his intention to blend wisdom and pleasure in his writing. He outlines the central theme of love while critiquing the state of temporal rulers and the clergy of his time. This sets the stage for the dialogues that address the complexities of love and human behavior, as the narrator prepares to confess his feelings and experiences to Genius, highlighting the influence of love on individual lives and societal morals. The established context promises a rich exploration of medieval thought and values through compelling narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poetry Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell), 1852-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71162 111888 111888