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Piers Plowman. Prologue and Passus I-Vii. Text B.: Revised by E. S. Olszewska. Second Edition
Hardcover
Literary CriticismChristian LivingGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025903675
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Piers Plowman is a cornerstone of Middle English literature and one of the most significant works of the fourteenth century. Attributed to William Langland, this monumental alliterative poem is presented here in the B-text version, focusing on the Prologue and the first seven Passus. The work unfolds as a series of dream visions in which the narrator, Will, seeks the path to a righteous life and the salvation of the soul.
Through the central figure of Piers, a humble plowman who becomes a guide to truth, Langland explores the complex intersections of social morality, theological doctrine, and political critique. The poem provides a vivid and often scathing portrait of medieval society, addressing themes of corruption, poverty, and the necessity of honest labor. Its use of intricate allegory and traditional alliterative meter makes it an essential text for understanding the literary and spiritual landscape of late medieval England. Piers Plowman remains a powerful meditation on the human condition and the pursuit of the Fair Field Full of Folk, offering profound insights into the ethical and spiritual challenges of its era.
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