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Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-text
William Langland
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Description for Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-text
Paperback. Translator(s): Schmidt, A. V. C. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
This is a new translation into contemporary English of one of the greatest poems of the English Middle Ages. Piers Plowman remains of enduring interest for its vivid picture of the whole life of medieval society, for its deeply imaginative religious vision, and for its passionate concern to see justice and truth prevail in our world. A. V. C. Schmidt's translation of the B-text is provided with an Introduction and extensive Notes which place the work in its contemporary setting and offer a full interpretative commentary on the poem. ABOUT THE SERIES: For ... Read more
This is a new translation into contemporary English of one of the greatest poems of the English Middle Ages. Piers Plowman remains of enduring interest for its vivid picture of the whole life of medieval society, for its deeply imaginative religious vision, and for its passionate concern to see justice and truth prevail in our world. A. V. C. Schmidt's translation of the B-text is provided with an Introduction and extensive Notes which place the work in its contemporary setting and offer a full interpretative commentary on the poem. ABOUT THE SERIES: For ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Oxford World's Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199555260
SKU
V9780199555260
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Reviews for Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-text
Excellent tanslation, excellent notes.
Dr. Anita O'Connell, University of Sunderland.
Dr. Anita O'Connell, University of Sunderland.