The Principal Cause Of Death by Mark R Zubro

The Principal Cause Of Death by Mark R Zubro

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The Principal Cause Of Death by Mark R Zubro

William Langland's poem Piers Plowman is one of the most popular and widely-studied Middle English works. This comprehensive, readable guide leads the student chronologically through the entire text and is designed to be read alongside it. Assuming no previous knowledge, readers are introduced to characters, plot and argument in way that enables them to enjoy and analyse the text for themselves.

A Guidebook to 'Piers Plowman'
* clarifies and explores Langland's thinking
* contextualises the religious, political and social issues he raises
* details the genres and sources the poet uses
* employs up-to-date bibliographical knowledge to offer alternative critical interpretations and suggest ways of relating these to the poet's key concerns
* explains Langland's historical, theological and psychological assumptions in helpful inserted text boxes
* features illustrations and suggestions for further reading.

Concise and approachable, this is an invaluable tool to help students appreciate the originality and modernity of Langland's poetry.
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ISBN 13 9780312098964
ISBN 10 0312098960
Title The Principal Cause Of Death
Author Mark R Zubro
Series Stonewall Inn Mysteries
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher St Martin's Press
Year published 1993-09-15
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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