Publisher's Synopsis
The Assembly of Gods or The Accord of Reason and Sensuality in the Fear of Death is a Middle English poem written by John Lydgate. The poem is a moral allegory that tells the story of a debate between Reason and Sensuality, who are personified as two opposing forces within the human psyche. The debate takes place in the presence of a group of gods, who are called upon to judge which of the two forces is more powerful. The poem explores themes of morality, the nature of human desire, and the fear of death. It is written in rhyming couplets and features a cast of characters drawn from classical mythology and medieval literature. The Assembly of Gods is considered one of Lydgate's most important works and is a significant example of medieval English literature.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.
