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"Piers Plowman" is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem attributed to William Langland, a 14th-century poet. Key features of "Piers Plowman" include:Allegorical and Dream Vision: The poem takes the form of a dream vision, a popular literary device of the time. The narrator, often referred to as Will, dreams of a journey seeking the true Christian life.The Character Piers Plowman: Piers Plowman, a symbolic figure representing the common man or the Christian striving for a virtuous life, is the central character. The narrative follows Piers through various trials and tribulations.Social and Religious Critique: "Piers Plowman" is known for its profound social and religious critique. It addresses issues such as corruption in the Church, the shortcomings of the ruling class, and the challenges faced by ordinary people.Three Versions: The poem exists in three major versions: A, B, and C. Each version represents a revision and expansion of the previous one, reflecting Langland's evolving ideas and the changing social and political landscape.Alliterative Verse: Langland wrote "Piers Plowman" in a form of alliterative verse, a poetic tradition that relies on the repetition of initial consonant sounds."Piers Plowman" is a complex and multifaceted work, and interpretations of its meaning have varied. It is often studied for its linguistic richness, social commentary, and insights into the religious and philosophical concerns of the time.

This classic work of literature offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval England. Written in a poetic style, it tells the story of a dream-vision experienced by the narrator, in which he encounters various allegorical figures and learns about the nature of sin and redemption. Whether you are a lover of medieval literature or just great poetry, this book is an essential addition to your library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Vision of William Concerning Piers Plowman is a 14th-century Middle English allegory about the quest for a true Christian life. The Vernon Text is one of the three surviving versions of the poem, and contains vivid imagery and thoughtful reflections on the nature of social and religious life in medieval England. This edition features modern English translations alongside the original text, and provides valuable insights into the social, political, and religious landscape of the time. It is a must-read for scholars and literature enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This epic poem from the 14th century tells the story of Piers Plowman, a humble farmer on a quest for spiritual truth. The poem is a penetrating critique of the social, political, and religious systems of late medieval England. With its vivid imagery and powerful moral message, it remains a classic of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book presents three parallel editions of William Langland's poem Piers Plowman, a landmark in medieval English literature. Edited by Walter W. Skeat, a leading scholar of Middle English, it provides valuable insights into the language, style, and themes of the poem, as well as its historical and cultural context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Cesseth!' seide the Kyng, " I suffre yow no lenger. Ye shul saughtne, forsothe, and serve me bothe. Kis hire, ' quod the Kyng, "Conscience, I hote!' "Nay, by Crist!' quod Conscience," congeye me rather! But Reson rede me therto, rather wol I deye

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman: Together With Vita De Dowel, Dobet, Et Dobest, Secundum Wit Et Resoun, Volume 4, Part 1; Early English Text Society (Series).: Original Series; The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman: Together With Vita De Dowel, Dobet, Et Dobest, Secundum Wit Et Resoun; Walter William Skeat William Langland Walter William Skeat Pub. for the Early English Text Society, N. Trübner & Co., 1877 Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages; English language

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Written by a fourteenth-century cleric, this spiritual allegory explores man in relation to his ultimate destiny against the background of teeming, colorful medieval life

The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman, Together with Vita de Dowel, Dobet, and Dobest; Richard the Redeles; The Crowned King is a book written by William Langland and published in 1873. The book is a collection of four medieval English poems that were written in the 14th century. The main poem, The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman, is an allegorical work that describes the narrator's dream in which he meets Piers, a plowman who represents the ideal Christian life. The other poems in the collection, Vita de Dowel, Dobet, and Dobest, Richard the Redeles, and The Crowned King, also explore themes of morality and Christian values. The book is considered a significant work of medieval English literature and provides insight into the religious and social beliefs of the time.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman, Together With Vita De Dowel, Dobet, Et Dobest, Secundum Wit Et Resoun [in Verse] Ed. By W.W. Skeat. 4 Pt. [in 5 Vols.].; Volume 38; Volume 54; Volume 67; Volume 81 Of E.E.T.S. 28; The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman, Together With Vita De Dowel, Dobet, Et Dobest, Secundum Wit Et Resoun [in Verse] Ed. By W.W. Skeat. 4 Pt. [in 5 Vols.]; William Langland William Langland Walter William Skeat

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman: The "Whitaker" Text; Or Text C. Richard The Redeles, By The Same Author. (1399 A.D.) The Crowned King, By Another Hand (1415 A.D.); Volume 28; Volume 38; Volume 54; Volume 67; Volume 81 Of Early English Text Society (Series).: Original Series; Volume 3 Of The Vision Of William Concerning Piers Plowman: Together With Vita De Dowel, Dobet, Et Dobest, Secundum Wit Et Resoun; William Langland William Langland Walter William Skeat Pub. for the Early English Text Society, N. Trübner & Co., 1873 English language

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Passionate about trying to create social justice in a time of crisis after the Black Plague, William Langland spent his entire life working on Piers Plowman, an epic study of the human quest for truth, justice, and community. The "A Version," the first and shortest of the three versions he crafted, is wonderfully relatable and completely teachable to a modern student audience. Piers Plowman is becoming ever more relevant to students and scholars in English studies. Perhaps because the poem involves culture, religion, community, and work and engages explicitly with the histories of government and popular revolt, this allegorical tale of a wandering Christian named "Will," searching for truth with the aid of a humble plowman named Piers, has found new critical and pedagogic life in the last 20 years. Currently there are no translations of the A-version of Piers Plowman in print, so readers, scholars and teachers have been longing for an affordable, student-centered translation. The apparatus includes a 30-page historical and critical introduction, footnotes, a bibliography, a note on translation theory and practice, and samplings of the original text in Middle English, with a guide to pronunciation of that language. Piers Plowman is an extraordinary important document about the issues dramatically relevant to this day. It confronts poverty and inequity in 14th-century England and explores the need for virtue and social justice, encouraging its readers to create equality with open access for people of all classes and abilities. Though a Christian poem, Piers addresses issues of inclusivity, social responsibility and communal duty, as the poem's protagonist wanders about the world, facing injustice and persecution as he looks for truth and salvation. Michael Calabrese, author of An Introduction to Piers Plowman and director of the Chaucer Studio's Middle English recording of the poem, brings Piers Plowman to life for 21st-century students and for all readers interested in the history of society, virtue, faith and salvation.

Piers the Plowman is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.