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.

Edited by Stephen H. Rigby and Sian Echard

Preface: Gower in Context - Sian Echard and Stephen Rigby
Chronology of Gower's Life Records - Martha Carlin
Gower's Life - Martha Carlin
Gower's Works - Stephen Rigby
Nobility and Chivalry - David Green
The Peasants and the Great Revolt - Mark Bailey
Towns and Trade - James Davis
Men of Law - Anthony Musson
The Papacy, Secular Clergy and Lollardy - David N Lepine
Monastic Life - Martin Heale
The Friars - Jens U. Rohrkasten
Women and Power - Katherine J. Lewis
Masculinity - Christopher Fletcher
Political Theory - Stephen Rigby
Gower, Richard II and Henry IV - Michael J Bennett
Natural Sciences - Seb Falk
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