`Important book...a broad and detailed account of the structure of Confessio Amantis,' JOHN GOWER NEWSLETTER
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Lily of the Valley Books, Waynesboro, VA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: 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). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 012889
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, USA
hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 275 pp., Publications of the John Gower Society series. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 108235
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9645401
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Ancient World Books, Toronto, ON, Kanada
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 259
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 440528
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar