William Langland
William Langland is the presumed author of a work of Middle English alliterative verse generally known as Piers Plowman, an allegory with a complex variety of religious themes. The poem translated the language and concepts of the cloister into symbols and images that could be understood by a layman.
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The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2
"The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2" by William Langland is an allegorical poem written in the 14th century. This work is part of a lar...
By William Langland
The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 1
"The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 1" by William Langland is a seminal poem written in the 14th century. This allegorical work explores ...
By William Langland