William Langland

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William Langland

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Why Is William Langland Influential?

According to Wikipedia, William Langland is the presumed author of a work of Middle English alliterative verse generally known as Piers Plowman, an allegory with a complex variety of religious themes. The poem translated the language and concepts of the cloister into symbols and images that could be understood by a layman.

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What Are William Langland's Academic Contributions?

William Langland has made the following academic contributions:

• Piers Plowman