The Vision And Creed Of Piers Ploughman V1 - Thomas Wright - Bog

The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman Volume 1 is a literary work written by Thomas Wright. The book is a critical edition of the Middle English poem, Piers Ploughman, which was written in the 14th century. The poem is a religious allegory that tells the story of a man named Will, who dreams of a tower on a hill and goes on a journey to find it. Along the way, he encounters various allegorical characters who represent different aspects of society and the church. The book includes an introduction that provides historical and literary context for the poem, as well as an overview of its themes and structure. The text of the poem is presented in its original Middle English, with extensive footnotes and annotations to help modern readers understand the language and references. In addition to the poem itself, the book also includes appendices that provide additional historical and literary context. These include excerpts from other medieval texts that influenced Piers Ploughman, as well as contemporary documents that shed light on the social and political issues of the time. Overall, The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman Volume 1 is a comprehensive and scholarly edition of a classic medieval poem. It is suitable for scholars and students of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.