Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Medieval Frame Narrative of Love, Confession, and the Seven Deadly SinsBy John Gower
Length21h 39m
About this audiobook
John Gower's Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins is a vast Middle English poem that frames moral instruction within the confession of an aging lover to Genius, priest of Venus. Organized around the seven deadly sins, its exemplary tales draw on classical myth, biblical history, romance, and medieval chronicle. Written in lucid octosyllabic couplets, the work stands beside Chaucer's poetry as a major achievement of late fourteenth-century English literature. Gower, a learned contemporary and acquaintance of Geoffrey Chaucer, wrote in Latin, French, and English, embodying the multilingual culture of medieval England. His career reveals a persistent concern with ethics, governance, and social disorder, especially in the turbulent decades surrounding the Peasants' Revolt and the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV. Confessio Amantis reflects this moral seriousness while turning it toward the psychology of love. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in medieval storytelling, moral philosophy, and the emergence of English as a literary language. Its blend of narrative pleasure and ethical reflection rewards both scholarly attention and patient general reading.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length21 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins (Annotated)
10Incipit Liber Quintus (pt. 1)
2Introduction
11Incipit Liber Quintus (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
12Incipit Liber Sextus
4Historical Context
13Incipit Liber Septimus. (pt. 1)
5Prologus
14Incipit Liber Septimus. (pt. 2)
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6Incipit Liber Primus
15Incipit Liber Octavus
7Incipit Liber Secundus
16Analysis
8Incipit Liber Tercius
17Reflection
9Incipit Liber Quartus
18Memorable Quotes
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