`Important book...a broad and detailed account of the structure of Confessio Amantis,' JOHN GOWER NEWSLETTER
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Da: Lily of the Valley Books, Waynesboro, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. No dust jacket, as issued. Inscribed and signed by author on title page. Green cloth boards with silver lettering on spine and paper title plate on front board. Book is gently used with some minor wear. Rear board has a cup ring stain ( resulting in small loss of color). Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 12889. Inscribed by Author(s). Codice articolo 012889
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Da: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 275 pp., Publications of the John Gower Society series. Codice articolo 108235
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Da: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0859913147. Codice articolo 9645401
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Da: Ancient World Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No d/w, outline of sticker on front cover, otherwise Fine. ; This book examines the significance of John Gower's re-creations of the cultural past in the Confessio Amantis through the stories and teachings of the confessor, Genius. Although the poem has many of the attributes of a compilation, Gower reforms material to create a range of `wise' responses to important moral questions, intended to sharpen his readers' judgment and nurture their capacity to deal with the uncertainties of the moral life. Olsson analyses the poet's conversions of old to new as an effort to inspire the moral renewal of the age. He contends that the poet sees the past as the key to the regeneration of the world. In this reading, the past, an ever-new and renewable repository of wisdom, also holds a promise for Amans, who learns that he is an old man unfit to serve in Venus's court. Thus the author perceives Gower to offer a strong, responsive and balanced moral vision to an age seemingly victimised by change. KURT OLSSON is Professor of English at the University of Idaho; this, his first book, was awarded the prestigious Fisher Prize. ; Publications of the John Gower Society; 9.75 x 1.25 x 6.5 Inches; 275 pages. Codice articolo 259
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Da: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This book examines the significance of John Gower's re-creations ofthe cultural past in the Confessio Amantis through the storiesand teachings of the confessor, Genius. Although the poem has manyof the attributes of a compilation, Gower reforms material to createa range of 'wise' responses to important moral questions, intendedto sharpen his readers' judgment and nurture their capacity to dealwith the uncertainties of the moral life. Olsson analyses thepoet's conversions of old to new as an effort to inspire the moralrenewal of the age. He contends that the poet sees the past as thekey to the regeneration of the world. In this reading, the past, anever-new and renewable repository of wisdom, also holds a promisefor Amans, who learns that he is an old man unfit to serve in Venus'scourt. Thus the author perceives Gower to offer a strong, responsive and balanced moral vision to an age seemingly victimised by change. KURT OLSSON is Professor of English at theUniversity of Idaho; this, his first book, was awarded the prestigious Fisher Prize. Codice articolo 440528
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