Approaches to Teaching Langland's Piers Plowman (Approaches to Teaching World Literature #151)

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Synopsis
A series of dream visions, Piers Plowman is a moral reckoning of the whole of medieval England, in which every part of society--from church and king to every sort of "folk"--is considered in the light of the narrator's interpretation of Christian revelation. The Middle English poem, rich and beautiful, is a particular challenge to teach: it exists in three versions, lacks a continuous narrative, is written in a West Midlands dialect, weaves a complex allegory, and treats complicated social and political issues, such as labor, Lollardy, and popular uprising.Part 1 of this volume, "Materials," discusses the different versions, critical and classroom editions, and translations of the poem, as well as the many secondary sources. Part 2, "Approaches," helps students engage with the poem's versification, understand its protagonist and its treatment of poverty and equity, and discern connections to the work of other medieval poets, such as Dante and Chaucer.
Copyright:
2018

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
280 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781603293419
Related ISBNs:
9781603293402
Publisher:
Modern Language Association of America
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Copyrighted By:
The Modern Language Association of America
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Education, Language Arts
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Edited by:
Thomas A. Goodmann

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