John Lydgate
''The Assembly of Gods'' is a medieval poem written by John Lydgate in the 15th century. The poem is an allegory that explores the relationship between reason and sensuality, and how they can work together to overcome the fear of death. The poem tells the story of a group of gods who gather together to discuss the nature of humanity and how they can help mortals overcome their fear of death. The gods represent different aspects of human nature, including reason, sensuality, and spirituality. Through their discussions, they come to the conclusion that a balance between reason and sensuality is necessary to live a fulfilling life and overcome the fear of death. The poem is written in Middle English and is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores timeless themes of human nature and the meaning of life.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.
