John Gower Structures Conversion Reading by Olsson Kurt (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: 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).

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 275 pp., Publications of the John Gower Society series.

Condition: 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.

Hardcover. Cloth. VG. John Gower Soc IV. GOWER.

Condition: Near Fine. First edition (hardback). 8vo (24cm by 16cm), [viii], 275pp. Original green cloth. This book is in very good condition. Publications of the John Gower Society, volume IV. ISBN 0859913147.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.

Cambridge, D.S. Brewer, 1992. Boards. 275 p. John Gower Society; 4).

First Edition. Very good copy in the original paper-labeled cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 275 pages ; 25 cm. Subjects Christian poetry, English (Middle) History and criticism. Christian ethics in literature. Conversion in literature. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original paper-labeled cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 275 pages ; 25 cm. Subjects Christian poetry, English (Middle) History and criticism. Christian ethics in literature. Conversion in literature. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations.