Bøger i Publications of the John Gower serien

John Gower's works examined as part of a tradition of "official" writings on behalf of the Crown.

Why did Gower choose to write his most famous poem in English? New insights into his purpose and the context and tradition of the poem are presented here.

An examination of the ways in which Gower's poetry engages with contemporary law and legal questions.

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.