Gower, Selections From The Confessio Amantis

Gower, Selections From The Confessio Amantis

John Gower

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Estudios literarios: clásicos, primitivos y medievales
ISBN:
9781279228838
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Explore selections from John Gower’s monumental work, the ’Confessio Amantis’. This Middle English poem, completed in the late 14th century, offers a rich tapestry of tales exploring the themes of love, morality, and the human condition. Gower’s verse provides a fascinating window into the medieval world, reflecting the social, political, and intellectual currents of his time. These selections offer an accessible entry point into Gower’s work, showcasing his narrative skill and his engagement with classical and contemporary sources. Readers will discover a wealth of stories drawn from mythology, history, and folklore, all woven together by the framework of a confession of love. ’Gower, Selections From The Confessio Amantis’ is essential reading for students and scholars of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the roots of English poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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