Piers the Plowman
About this book
This is one of the masterpieces of medieval literature. This new complete edition of the orginal text of the B-version answers every need of both the student and the interested lay reader. Marginal glosses, footnote translations, and a commentary providing textual, lexical, historycal and literary annotation facilitate the understanding, appreciation and, above all, the enjoyment of this great poem. The textual variants are given at the foot of the appropriate page for easy reference and comparison, and an extremely helpful index of proper names is provided, together with an extensive bibliography. The introduction discusses the literary traditions of the poem, and its structure and themes, and analyzes the poetic art of William Langland.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 31 readers · 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Piers the Plowman?
About ≈ 5 h 38 m — 304 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Piers the Plowman?
304 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Piers the Plowman?
It sits on the Poetry, History, Fiction shelves.
Is Piers the Plowman in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Piers the Plowman?
The main characters include William Langland (1330?-1400?), Nevill Coghill (1899-), Henry Willis Wells (1895-).
Where does Piers the Plowman take place?
It takes place in Middle English, 1100-1500, Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Who wrote Piers the Plowman?
William Langland (1330–1400).
Where can I read Piers the Plowman online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library