Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-Text - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0192825879 ISBN 13 : 9780192825872

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1992

Synopsis

This new 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. This book is intended for students of English literature.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Revue de presse

Excellent tanslation, excellent notes. (Dr. Anita O'Connell, University of Sunderland.)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192825879
• ISBN 13: 9780192825872
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 362
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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