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

Hardcover. Condition: NEAR FINE. 275pp. 8vo, Sewn binding in green simulated cloth with silver gilt stamped lettering and mounted title label to front cover. Very clean, sharp copy with just a bit of rubbing to the covers. Shipped professionally in a box.

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 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).

Paperback. Condition: Good. 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.…

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. …

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 283 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.