A Guidebook to Piers Plowman [Paperback]

Anna Baldwin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0230507158 | ISBN-13: 978-0230507159 | Publication Date: June 26, 2007 | Edition: First Edition

This comprehensive, readable guide works chronologically through the entire text of Piers Plowman and is designed to be read alongside it. Assuming no previous knowledge, it equips readers to enjoy and analyse the text for themselves by clarifying Langland's thinking, contextualising the religious, political and social issues raised, detailing the genres and sources he is using, and offering alternative critical interpretations at key points. An invaluable tool to help readers appreciate the originality and modernity of Langland's poetry.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An impressive piece of work which serves its student readership admirably.' - James Simpson, Harvard University, USA

About the Author

ANNA BALDWIN is a teacher of English at Hills Rd Sixth Form College, Cambridge, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition edition (June 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230507158
• ISBN-13: 978-0230507159
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,437,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)