William Langland's poem stands at the centre of the study of ideological conflict, social change and religious ideas in the later fourteenth century. It is a poem that vividly encapsulates the great issues and debates of the day and acts as a commentary on cataclysmic events such as the Peasants' Revolt (1381). This book deals with this topic.
William Langland Knihy
William Langland je považován za autora jednoho z největších děl středověké anglické poezie. Jeho alegorické dílo s rozmanitými náboženskými tématy je pozoruhodné tím, že převádí klášterní jazyk a myšlenky do srozumitelných symbolů a obrazů pro laiky. Přestože je celkový jazyk básně prostý a hovorový, některé autorovy obrazy jsou silné a přímé. Langland prokázal hlubokou znalost středověké teologie a plně se hlásil k křesťanské doktríně, přičemž jeho kritika církevních hodnostářů a řeholníků vycházela z jeho ortodoxního přesvědčení.




The Vision of Piers Plowman
- 287 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
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This fourth edition offers a faithful reprint of the 1886 original, showcasing the enduring significance of William Langland's allegorical poem, "Piers the Plowman." The work delves into themes of social justice, morality, and the human condition through a series of dream visions. Readers can expect a rich exploration of medieval thought and spirituality, presented in a high-quality format that preserves the text's historical integrity.