Public Piers Plowman
C. David Benson
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Public Piers Plowman
Published
2004
Publisher
Pensylvania State University Press
Pages
283
ISBN-10
0271023155
Description
"Public Piers Plowman is divided into two parts. The first is an extended essay on what Benson calls the "Langland myth." He traces the evolution of Piers scholarship and demonstrates the limitations of treating Piers as a direct expression of the poet's experience and intellectual views." "In the second part Benson offers an alternative history for the poem. Benson approaches it from a broader public context, using representative examples from vernacular writing, parish art, and civic practices. He argues that Piers reached a wide contemporary audience because, far from being an account only of the author's own life and opinions, it was securely rooted in the common culture of its time and place."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Public Piers Plowman?
This edition of Public Piers Plowman has approximately 283 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 Public Piers Plowman?
For most readers, Public Piers Plowman typically takes between 5h 54m and 3h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,750 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 Public Piers Plowman?
The estimated word count for Public Piers Plowman is approximately 70,750 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 Public Piers Plowman?
Public Piers Plowman was written by C. David Benson.
When was Public Piers Plowman published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.