Pierce The Ploughmans Crede (about 1394 A.d.): Transcribed And Ed. From Ms. Trin. Coll., Camb., R. 3

Pierce The Ploughmans Crede, a Middle English alliterative poem dating from around 1394 A.D., offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and social concerns of its time. This edition presents a carefully transcribed and edited version of the text, based on manuscript Trinity College, Cambridge, R. 3, 15, and collated with manuscript Bibl. Reg. 18 B. XVII. in the British Museum, and the old printed text of 1553.

This edition provides valuable resources for scholars and students interested in Middle English literature, religious satire, and the social history of the late 14th century. The detailed collation allows readers to trace the textual history of "Pierce The Ploughmans Crede" and appreciate the nuances of its language and meaning. Its enduring relevance lies in its sharp critique of religious hypocrisy and its powerful depiction of the struggles of the common people.

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