Synopses & Reviews
This is a new annotated translation of the B-text, Langland's own extensive revision of his original text. 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, its deeply imaginative religious vision, and its passionate concern to see justice and truth prevail in our world.
Review
"An excellent introduction to the substance of the poem; the introduction and notes are especially helpful."--Thomas Goodman, University of Miami
"A marvellous scholarly achievement and also a laudable service to Academia in general. The translation reads well, the critical introduction provides the reader with clear insights and offers lucid analyses of the relevant passages. Schmidt paves his way through the wide field of scholarship and points out the reasonable approach to this text."--A. Classen, University of Arizona
"A lively translation preceded by a clear and illuminating introduction."--Margaret Jennings, St. Joseph's College