Question

Gower’s first important work, Speculum Hominis or Speculum Meditantis, was written in which language?

• A. Latin
• B. Old English
• C. French
• D. Italian

Answer 1

Answer:

C. French

• Gower’s earliest major work was composed in French.

• It was a long moral sermon against contemporary sins.

• Reflects his reputation as “moral Gower.”