A Guidebook to Piers Plowman
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- Synopsis
- William Langland's poem Piers Plowman is one of the most popular and widely-studied Middle English works. This comprehensive, readable guide leads the student chronologically through the entire text and is designed to be read alongside it. Assuming no previous knowledge, readers are introduced to characters, plot and argument in way that enables them to enjoy and analyse the text for themselves.A Guidebook to 'Piers Plowman': - Clarifies and explores Langland's thinking- Contextualises the religious, political and social issues he raises- Details the genres and sources the poet uses- Employs up-to-date bibliographical knowledge to offer alternative critical interpretations and suggest ways of relating these to the poet's key concerns- Explains Langland's historical, theological and psychological assumptions in helpful inserted text boxes- Features illustrations and suggestions for further readingConcise and approachable, this is an invaluable tool to help students appreciate the originality and modernity of Langland's poetry.
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781350310049
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780230507142
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 11/06/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Anna Baldwin
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.