Piers the Plowman
William Langland
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Piers the Plowman
by William Langland, E. Talbot Donaldson
Published
2001
Publisher
Tern Press
Pages
86
Description
This is one of the masterpieces of medieval literature. This new complete edition of the orginal text of the B-version answers every need of both the student and the interested lay reader. Marginal glosses, footnote translations, and a commentary providing textual, lexical, historycal and literary annotation facilitate the understanding, appreciation and, above all, the enjoyment of this great poem. The textual variants are given at the foot of the appropriate page for easy reference and comparison, and an extremely helpful index of proper names is provided, together with an extensive bibliography. The introduction discusses the literary traditions of the poem, and its structure and themes, and analyzes the poetic art of William Langland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Piers the Plowman?
This edition of Piers the Plowman has approximately 86 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Piers the Plowman?
For most readers, Piers the Plowman typically takes between 1h 48m and 1h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 21,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 21,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Piers the Plowman?
The estimated word count for Piers the Plowman is approximately 21,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Piers the Plowman?
Piers the Plowman was written by William Langland, E. Talbot Donaldson.
When was Piers the Plowman published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.