{"product_id":"the-vision-of-piers-the-plowman-william-langland-1st-society-edition","title":"The Vision of Piers the Plowman, William Langland — 1st Folio Society Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, The Folio Society, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Large 8vo, pp. [xvi], 356, [approx. 50 notes \u0026amp; gloss].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. The quarter-goatskin leather spine remains exceptionally rich and unrubbed, with the gilt titling bright and wholly unoxidised. The pictorial buckram boards are wonderfully clean, entirely free from edge-wear, rubbing, or bumping, and the binding is square and firmly tight. Internally, the Caxton Wove paper is pristine; the pages display no foxing, toning, or internal markings, retaining a crisp, unread quality throughout. The book is housed in its original, plain green slipcase which is in near-fine condition, exhibiting only the faintest signs of shelf-wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This handsome 2014 Folio Society edition presents one of the most significant works of Middle English literature, beautifully typeset in Miller. The volume pairs the original B-text of the poem with the highly regarded 1990 modern English translation by E. Talbot Donaldson. It is enhanced by striking, intricate wood engravings by artist Harry Brockway, which perfectly capture the medieval, allegorical spirit of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe physical production of this edition is notably premium. It was printed on Caxton Wove paper at Memminger MedienCentrum AG in Germany and quarter-bound in genuine goatskin leather by the esteemed binders at Lachenmaier in Reutlingen. The front board features a stunning, blocked design by the artist in gold, brown, and black. Given its superb production values, this particular edition is highly sought after by collectors of Folio Society bindings and medieval literature alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWritten in the late 14th century, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eThe Vision of Piers the Plowman\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterpiece of Middle English allegorical poetry that stands alongside \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e as a pillar of early English literature. The narrative follows the dream-visions of a man named Will as he embarks on a profound theological and social quest to discover the true Christian life. Through his encounters with a vibrant cast of allegorical figures, ranging from Truth and Reason to the Seven Deadly Sins, Langland crafts a searing satire of corruption within the Church and state, while simultaneously offering a deeply moving exploration of faith, labor, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54160452157779,"sku":"4402","price":99.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_103721.jpg?v=1782974024","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-vision-of-piers-the-plowman-william-langland-1st-society-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}