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John Gower's Confessio Amantis (The Lover's Confession) is one of the most important English works of the Fourteenth Century. Within its frame of the lovesick lover's confession are well over a hundred stories, mainly derived from classical mythology, the Bible, and history which exemplify the Middle Ages. Echoing the octosyllabic line of the original, this is the first translation of the entire (33,000-line) poem, including its Latin verses and glosses.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction

The Lover's Confession
Prologue
Book 1: Pride
Book 2: Envy
Book 3: Wrath
Book 4: Sloth
Book 5: Avarice
Book 6: Gluttony
Book 7: Education of the King
Book 8: Lechery

Appendix A: Confessio Amantis Ricardian Recensions
Appendix B: Confessio Amantis Name Glossary
Appendix C: Sources and Analogs of Confessio Amantis Tales

The Lover's Confession: A Translation of John

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    Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
    Publication Date: 22/01/2024
    ISBN13: 9781580446785, 978-1580446785
    ISBN10: 1580446787
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    Literary studies: ancient, classical Literary studies: poetry and poets

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    John Gower's Confessio Amantis (The Lover's Confession) is one of the most important English works of the Fourteenth Century. Within its frame of the lovesick lover's confession are well over a hundred stories, mainly derived from classical mythology, the Bible, and history which exemplify the Middle Ages. Echoing the octosyllabic line of the original, this is the first translation of the entire (33,000-line) poem, including its Latin verses and glosses.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgements
    Introduction

    The Lover's Confession
    Prologue
    Book 1: Pride
    Book 2: Envy
    Book 3: Wrath
    Book 4: Sloth
    Book 5: Avarice
    Book 6: Gluttony
    Book 7: Education of the King
    Book 8: Lechery

    Appendix A: Confessio Amantis Ricardian Recensions
    Appendix B: Confessio Amantis Name Glossary
    Appendix C: Sources and Analogs of Confessio Amantis Tales

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