Piers Plowman
★ 3.7 avg
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About this book
"This book is a new verse translation of Piers from Middle English which preserves the energy, imagery and intent of the original, and retains its alliterative style. It derives from a 2012 arts festival presentation performed in the priory where Langland--a contemporary of Chaucer--was probably educated"--
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 3 readers · 143 pages · ≈ 2 h 39 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Piers Plowman?
About ≈ 2 h 39 m — 143 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Piers Plowman?
143 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Piers Plowman?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is Piers Plowman in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Piers Plowman take place?
It is set in England, Oxford.
Who wrote Piers Plowman?
William Langland (1330–1400).
Where can I read Piers Plowman online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
EnglandOxford