Confessio Amantis Of John Gower V1 (1857)

Book Overview

Confessio Amantis Of John Gower V1 (1857) is a book that contains the medieval poem Confessio Amantis written by John Gower. The book was edited by Reinhold Pauli and published in 1857. Confessio Amantis is a long poem in Middle English that explores the theme of love and its complexities. The poem is structured as a dialogue between the poet and a figure called ""Genius"" who is the personification of knowledge. The poet confesses his sins related to love to Genius and seeks his guidance on how to overcome them. The poem is divided into eight books, each exploring a different aspect of love. The language used in the poem is a mixture of French and English, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time. This edition of the book includes extensive notes and commentary by the editor to help readers understand the historical and literary context of the poem. Overall, Confessio Amantis Of John Gower V1 (1857) is a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and the history of the English language.This Book Is In English.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167669037
• ISBN13: 9781167669033
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"