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Set in 14th century England, this medieval poem presents an allegorical journey of a ploughman named Pierce, who confronts social and religious corruption while seeking truth amidst poverty. Through encounters with various characters, he critiques the Church and ultimately finds comfort in his own faith. Noteworthy for its vivid depictions of daily life and use of vernacular language, this edition features modernized spelling and includes an introduction and notes for historical context, preserving its cultural significance.
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Pierce The Ploughman's Creed (1814), William Langland
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Pierce The Ploughman's Creed (1814)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Langland
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781104363697
- Description
- Set in 14th century England, this medieval poem presents an allegorical journey of a ploughman named Pierce, who confronts social and religious corruption while seeking truth amidst poverty. Through encounters with various characters, he critiques the Church and ultimately finds comfort in his own faith. Noteworthy for its vivid depictions of daily life and use of vernacular language, this edition features modernized spelling and includes an introduction and notes for historical context, preserving its cultural significance.