This book is a collection of the English works of John Gower, edited from the manuscripts and accompanied by an introduction, notes, and glossary. John Gower was a medieval poet who wrote in both French and English, and this book focuses specifically on his English works. The editor has taken care to present the texts as accurately as possible, using multiple manuscripts to create a reliable edition. The introduction provides background information on Gower and his works, while the notes offer explanations and ...
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This book is a collection of the English works of John Gower, edited from the manuscripts and accompanied by an introduction, notes, and glossary. John Gower was a medieval poet who wrote in both French and English, and this book focuses specifically on his English works. The editor has taken care to present the texts as accurately as possible, using multiple manuscripts to create a reliable edition. The introduction provides background information on Gower and his works, while the notes offer explanations and interpretations of difficult passages. The glossary is a helpful resource for readers who may be unfamiliar with some of the language used in Gower's works. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval literature and the works of John Gower specifically.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.
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