Publisher's Synopsis
The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman, Together with Vita de Dowel, Dobet, and Dobest; Richard the Redeles; The Crowned King is a book written by William Langland and published in 1873. The book is a collection of four poems that tell the story of Piers the Plowman, a character who represents the common people of medieval England. The poems are written in Middle English and are considered some of the most important works of literature from the period. The book also includes three other shorter poems, Vita de Dowel, Dobet, and Dobest, which explore the themes of morality and ethics. Richard the Redeles is a poem that criticizes the corruption and greed of the clergy. The Crowned King is a political poem that reflects on the role of the king in society. Overall, The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman is a complex and thought-provoking work that provides insight into medieval England and the concerns of its people.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.
