The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 1 by William Langland

(5 User reviews)   974
By Carol Perez Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Humanities
Langland, William, 1330?-1400? Langland, William, 1330?-1400?
English
"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 themes of social justice, morality, and the human condition through a sequence of vivid dreams experienced by the protagonist, a ploughman named Piers. The text serves as a critical reflection on the ...
Share
of the common people. At the start of the poem, the dreamer falls asleep by the Malvern Hills and enters a vision of a world filled with various characters representing different aspects of society. He observes the struggles of the rich and poor, the vices of the clergy, and the societal chaos stemming from pride, greed, and hypocrisy. A lady, symbolizing Holy Church, appears to guide him, imparting spiritual wisdom and emphasizing the need for truth and virtuous living. Piers Ploughman, the central figure, emerges as a representative of the righteous who strives for the betterment of society, setting the stage for an exploration of truth, justice, and the moral responsibilities of individuals within their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mark King
4 months ago

As someone who reads a lot, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Mary Ramirez
2 months ago

At first glance, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A true masterpiece of its kind.

James Robinson
2 months ago

In my opinion, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A solid resource I will return to often.

Robert Martinez
4 months ago

I didn't expect much, but it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Thomas Clark
3 months ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A true masterpiece of its kind.

4.5
4.5 out of 5 (5 User reviews )

Add a Review

Your Rating *
There are no comments for this eBook.
You must log in to post a comment.
Log in

Related eBooks