John Gower

John Gower was a medieval English poet and contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, known for his didactic and morally instructive verse. He wrote major works in French, Latin, and English, including *Mirour de l'Omme*, *Vox Clamantis*, and *Confessio Amantis*, which explore themes of sin, love, and social justice.

Kent, England Jan 1, 1330 Wikipedia
didactic poetry moral allegory courtly love poetry