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PIERS PLOWMAN
A NEW TRANSLATION OF THE B-TEXT |
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William Langland, A. V. C. Schmidt (Trans) |
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Paperback |
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£10.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0199555265 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780199555260 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
26 February, 2009 |
| Series: |
Oxford World's Classics |
| Pages: |
416 |
| Description: |
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. |
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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 over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |
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UK |
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Oxford University Press |
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