| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 203 pages) |
| Series |
Studies in medieval history and culture ; v. [25] |
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Studies in medieval history and culture ; v. 25.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. The struggle between nature and reason in Gower's Confessio amantis -- ch. 2. Marriage and the four wives -- ch. 3. The love relationships of the forsaken women -- ch. 4. Lovesickness in the Confessio amantis |
| Summary |
In her thorough examination of Gower's work, Ellen S. Bakalian shows how Gower emphasizes and illustrates a belief that reason much rule man inn all things, including his natural instincts to love |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-196) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Gower, John, 1325?-1408. Confessio amantis.
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| SUBJECT |
Confessio amantis (Gower, John) fast |
| Subject |
Tales, Medieval -- History and criticism
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Love in literature.
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POETRY -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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Love in literature
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Tales, Medieval
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0203490517 |
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9780203490518 |
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