Middle English
Gower, 1390

The following is the beginning of the Prologue from Confessio Amantis by John Gower.

Translation in Modern English: (by J. Dow)

Of those who wrote before we were born, books survive,

So we are taught what was written by them when they were alive.So it's good that we, in our times here on earth, write of new matters –Following the example of our forefathers –So that, in such a way, we may leave our knowledge to the world after we are dead and gone.But it's said, and it is true, that if one only reads of wisdom all day longIt often dulls one's brains. So, if it's alright with you,I'll take the middle route and write a book between the two –Somewhat of amusement, and somewhat of fact.

In that way, somebody might, more or less, like that.
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