William Langland
William Langland was probably born in Ledbury, Herefordshire in about 1332. Langland moved to London where he made his living by singing songs at rich men's funerals.
Langland also wrote poetry and is believed to be the author of The Vision Piers the Plowman. Written in West Midland dialect, the poem tells the story of Piers, a simple countryman. Langland was himself very poor and the poem provides a first-hand account of what life was like for ordinary people living in England during the 14th century. The poem also attacked the corruption of the nobility and leading members of the church.
The first version of The Vision of Piers Plowman appeared in 1362. Langland constantly worked on the poem and further versions were circulated in 1377 and 1395. Over sixty copies of The Vision of Piers Plowman have survived, which suggests that Langland's poem must have been extremely popular in the Middle Ages.
Langland may also have been the author of Richard the Redeless, a poem attacking the rule of Richard I. Langland died in about 1400.
The Normans: Classroom Activities
Langland also wrote poetry and is believed to be the author of The Vision Piers the Plowman. Written in West Midland dialect, the poem tells the story of Piers, a simple countryman. Langland was himself very poor and the poem provides a first-hand account of what life was like for ordinary people living in England during the 14th century. The poem also attacked the corruption of the nobility and leading members of the church.
The first version of The Vision of Piers Plowman appeared in 1362. Langland constantly worked on the poem and further versions were circulated in 1377 and 1395. Over sixty copies of The Vision of Piers Plowman have survived, which suggests that Langland's poem must have been extremely popular in the Middle Ages.
Langland may also have been the author of Richard the Redeless, a poem attacking the rule of Richard I. Langland died in about 1400.
The Normans: Classroom Activities
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