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This volume gathers the core of a medieval English poet’s output, featuring the later books of his famed love‑confession and a celebratory piece on peace. The “Confessio Amantis” unfolds as a series of moral tales told by a lover to Venus, probing the vices of avarice, greed, and unchecked desire while weaving in classical allusions and everyday medieval life. The accompanying “In Praise of Peace” offers a hopeful, lyrical vision of harmony that balances the more cautionary narratives.

The edition presents the texts as they appear in the original manuscripts, but with careful typographical clean‑up and extensive notes that clarify obscure words, historical references, and textual variants. A helpful glossary and indexed notes guide listeners through the Middle English diction, letting the natural rhythm of the poetry shine through. Whether you are drawn to courtly love, ethical debate, or simply the sound of a bygone era, the listening experience offers both literary richness and scholarly insight.

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