Beschreibung:
John Gower's poetry offers an important and immediate response to the turbulent events of his day. The essays here examine his life and his works from an historical angle, bringing out fresh new insights.
Preface: Gower in Context - Sian Echard and Stephen RigbyChronology of Gower's Life Records - Martha CarlinGower's Life - Martha CarlinGower's Works - Stephen RigbyNobility and Chivalry - David GreenThe Peasants and the Great Revolt - Mark BaileyTowns and Trade - James DavisMen of Law - Anthony MussonThe Papacy, Secular Clergy and Lollardy - David N LepineMonastic Life - Martin HealeThe Friars - Jens U. RohrkastenWomen and Power - Katherine J. LewisMasculinity - Christopher FletcherPolitical Theory - Stephen RigbyGower, Richard II and Henry IV - Michael J BennettNatural Sciences - Seb FalkSelect Bibliography