Courtly Love In Chaucer And Gower

""Courtly Love in Chaucer and Gower"" is a scholarly work written by William George Dodd that explores the concept of courtly love in the works of two prominent medieval English poets, Geoffrey Chaucer and John Gower. The book examines the evolution of courtly love from its origins in medieval literature to its manifestation in the works of Chaucer and Gower. Dodd analyzes the portrayal of courtly love in their poetry, highlighting the themes of desire, passion, and idealized love. He also explores the social and cultural context in which courtly love emerged, examining the role of chivalry and the courtly love tradition in medieval society. This book is an essential resource for those interested in medieval literature, the history of love, and the cultural context of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.