The Piers Plowman Controversy is a book written by J.J. Jusserand and published in 1910. The book explores the controversy surrounding the authorship of the medieval English poem, Piers Plowman. The poem, which was written in the 14th century, is a religious allegory that critiques the social and political conditions of the time. Jusserand examines the various theories and arguments put forth by scholars over the years regarding the authorship of the poem. He also provides a detailed analysis of the poem itself, exploring ...
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The Piers Plowman Controversy is a book written by J.J. Jusserand and published in 1910. The book explores the controversy surrounding the authorship of the medieval English poem, Piers Plowman. The poem, which was written in the 14th century, is a religious allegory that critiques the social and political conditions of the time. Jusserand examines the various theories and arguments put forth by scholars over the years regarding the authorship of the poem. He also provides a detailed analysis of the poem itself, exploring its themes, structure, and literary techniques. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the controversy. In the first chapter, Jusserand provides an overview of the poem and its historical context. He then discusses the various theories about the authorship of the poem, including the possibility that it was written by multiple authors. In subsequent chapters, Jusserand examines the evidence supporting each theory and critiques their strengths and weaknesses. He also discusses the political and religious implications of the controversy, including the role of the poem in shaping medieval English society. Overall, The Piers Plowman Controversy is a comprehensive and scholarly analysis of one of the most important works of medieval English literature. It provides valuable insights into the historical, literary, and cultural context of the poem and sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding its authorship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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