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... interpretation . But it interests the reader today for the grace and liveliness with which the narrative is ... interpreted in the light of a high ideal of physical and moral courage . The Gawain we MIDDLE ENGLISH PROSE AND VERSE 61.
... interpretation . But it interests the reader today for the grace and liveliness with which the narrative is ... interpreted in the light of a high ideal of physical and moral courage . The Gawain we MIDDLE ENGLISH PROSE AND VERSE 61.
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... with bishopes seles , And seid that hym - self myghte assoilen hem alle Of falshed of fastyng of vowes ybroken . The vision then develops into an allegorical interpretation of life CHAUCER , GOWER , PIERS PLOWMAN 123.
... with bishopes seles , And seid that hym - self myghte assoilen hem alle Of falshed of fastyng of vowes ybroken . The vision then develops into an allegorical interpretation of life CHAUCER , GOWER , PIERS PLOWMAN 123.
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David Daiches. The vision then develops into an allegorical interpretation of life . The first " passus " ( the name given to the divisions of the poem ) in- troduced Holy Church , a fair lady who expounds the way of salva- tion to the ...
David Daiches. The vision then develops into an allegorical interpretation of life . The first " passus " ( the name given to the divisions of the poem ) in- troduced Holy Church , a fair lady who expounds the way of salva- tion to the ...
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