The Complete Works Of John Gower: The French Works (1899)

By John Gower

Book Overview

The Complete Works of John Gower: The French Works is a book that was published in 1899 and written by John Gower. The book is a compilation of all the French works of John Gower, a medieval English poet and writer. The French works of John Gower were written in the 14th century and are considered to be some of the most important pieces of literature from that time period.The book contains all of Gower's French works, including his most famous works, the Mirour de l'Omme and the Traiti����� pour essampler les amantz marietz. The Mirour de l'Omme is a long poem that explores the nature of man and his relationship with God, while the Traiti����� pour essampler les amantz marietz is a collection of moral tales about love and marriage.In addition to these works, the book also includes Gower's lesser-known French works, such as the Cinkante Balades and the Voir Dit. The Cinkante Balades is a collection of fifty ballads, while the Voir Dit is a dialogue between Gower and a lady named Marguerite, in which Gower professes his love for her.The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, as it provides a complete collection of Gower's French works in one volume. It also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides historical and literary context for Gower's works. Overall, The Complete Works of John Gower: The French Works is a comprehensive and important work of medieval literature.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: 1120873908
• ISBN13: 9781120873903
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"