This is a new annotated translation of the B-text, Langland's own extensive revision of his original test. One of the greatest poems of the English Middle Ages, Piers Plowman remains of enduring interest for its vivid picture of the whole life of medieval society, its deeply imaginative religious vision, and its passionate concern to see justice and truth prevail in our world.
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"An excellent introduction to the substance of the poem; the introduction and notes are especially helpful."--Thomas Goodman, University of Miami
"A marvellous scholarly achievement and also a laudable service to Academia in general. The translation reads well, the critical introduction provides the reader with clear insights and offers lucid analyses of the relevant passages. Schmidt paves his way through the wide field of scholarship and points out the reasonable approach to this text."--A. Classen, University of Arizona
"A lively translation preceded by a clear and illuminating introduction."--Margaret Jennings, St. Joseph's College
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Text: English (translation)
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One summer time, when the sun was mild, I dressed myself in sheepskin clothing, the habit of a hermit of unholy life, and wandered abroad in this world, listening out for its strange and wonderful events. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Holy Church, Almighty God, Piers the Plowman, Kind Wit, Cardinal Virtues, Civil Law, Our Father, Lady Meed, Lust of the Flesh, Good Friday, God the Father, Holy Ghost, Lust of the Eyes, The Psalter, Mary Magdalen, Kingdom of Heaven, Lord Jesus, Lord God, Ten Commandments, Honest Fidelity, Malvern Hills, Jesus Christ, Spirit of Justice, Old Testament Browse Sample Pages:
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One summer time, when the sun was mild, I dressed myself in sheepskin clothing, the habit of a hermit of unholy life, and wandered abroad in this world, listening out for its strange and wonderful events. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Holy Church, Almighty God, Piers the Plowman, Kind Wit, Cardinal Virtues, Civil Law, Our Father, Lady Meed, Lust of the Flesh, Good Friday, God the Father, Holy Ghost, Lust of the Eyes, The Psalter, Mary Magdalen, Kingdom of Heaven, Lord Jesus, Lord God, Ten Commandments, Honest Fidelity, Malvern Hills, Jesus Christ, Spirit of Justice, Old Testament Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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