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_aGower, John, _d1325?-1408 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe complete works of John Gower, volume 2 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-07-10 | ||
| 508 | _aTed Garvin, Stephen Rowland, Krista Zaleski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPoetry | ||
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_aMacaulay, G. C. _q(George Campbell), _d1852-1915 |
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