Historians on John Gower

doi:10.1017/9781787445994

John Gower's poetry offers an important and immediate response to the turbulent events of his day. The essays here examine it from an historical angle, bringing out fresh new insights.

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Frontmatter
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Dedication
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Contents
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List of Illustrations
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Notes on Editors and Contributors
pp xii-xiv
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Acknowledgements
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List of Abbreviations
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A Note on the References
pp xviii-xix
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Preface: Gower in Context
pp xx-xxiv
- By Stephen H Rigby, Siân Echard
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PART I - Gower’s Life and Works
pp 1-2
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Chronology of Gower’s Life Records
pp 3-22
- By Martha Carlin
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1 - Gower’s Life
pp 23-120
- By Martha Carlin
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2 - Gower’s Works
pp 121-138
- By Stephen H Rigby
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PART II - GOWER AND LAY SOCIETY
pp 139-140
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3 - Nobility and Chivalry
pp 141-165
- By David Green
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4 - The Peasants and the Great Revolt
pp 167-190
- By Mark Bailey
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5 - Towns and Trade
pp 191-212
- By James Davis
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6 - Men of Law
pp 213-239
- By Anthony Musson
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PART III - GOWER AND THE CHURCH
pp 240-241
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7 - The Papacy, Secular Clergy and Lollardy
pp 243-269
- By David Lepine
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8 - Monastic Life
pp 271-289
- By Martin Heale
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9 - The Friars
pp 291-320
- By Jens Röhrkasten
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PART IV - GOWER AND GENDER
pp 321-322
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10 - Women and Power
pp 323-350
- By Katherine J Lewis
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11 - Masculinity
pp 351-378
- By Christopher Fletcher
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PART V - GOWER AND POLITICS
pp 379-380
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12 - Political Theory
pp 381-424
- By Stephen H Rigby
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13 - Gower, Richard II and Henry IV
pp 425-488
- By Michael Bennett
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PART VI - GOWER AND COSMOGRAPHY
pp 489-490
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14 - Natural Sciences
pp 491-526
- By Seb Falk
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