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• Piers Plowman: A 14th-century English allegorical narrative poem, written by William Langland
• Structure: Comprises over 7,000 lines of alliterative verse, divided into three different versions (A, B, and C) and multiple passus
• Themes: Explores social responsibility, morality, the pursuit of truth and wisdom, and the corrupting influence of institutional power
• Characters: Allegorical figures such as Will, Piers the Plowman, Lady Holy Church, and Conscience, representing various principles and social classes
• Legacy: Significant influence on English literary tradition, including works by authors such as Geoffrey Chaucer and John Gower

William Langland (Latin: Willielmus de Langland; c. 1332 – c. 1386) 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.