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
A common man seeks redemption and enlightenment in a world rife with social inequality and moral decay.
By William Langland
The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 1
Journey through a dreamer's visions of medieval society to witness the fight for morality and justice against a backdrop of corruption and inequality.
By William Langland