The complete works of John Gower, volume 3 : The English works by John Gower
"The Complete Works of John Gower, Volume 3: The English Works" by John Gower is a collection of poetry written in the 14th century. This volume contains Gower's notable allegorical narrative poem "Confessio Amantis," which intertwines tales of morality and love, reflecting on human desires, experiences, and vices through rich allegory. The text explores themes such as avarice, covetousness, and the nature of true love, making it a significant piece of medieval
literature. The opening of the work establishes the context for an exploration of human flaws, particularly focusing on avarice and its consequences. It introduces the character of Dame Avarice, who represents greed, and illustrates how covetousness can mislead individuals and distort their moral compass. Gower employs allegorical tales to demonstrate the pitfalls associated with love founded on greed, setting the stage for a discussion of how such desires can lead to one's downfall. The narrative emphasizes moral lessons through the use of classical references and rich imagery, aimed at guiding readers towards introspection and virtuous behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gower, John, 1325?-1408 |
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| Editor | Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell), 1852-1915 |
| Title | The complete works of John Gower, volume 3 : The English works |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Ted Garvin, Stephen Rowland, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71433 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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