Q: The Piers the Plowman is a series of visions seen by its author Langland. What was the first vision that he saw?
a) The vision of a 'Field Full of Folks'
b) The vision of a 'Field Full of Rocks'
c) The vision of a 'Field Full of Mysteries
d) All of these
Correct answer: a) The vision of a 'Field Full of Folks'
The Piers the Plowman by Langland
William Langland is known for his work "The Vision of Piers Plowman", a poem written in Middle English. A classic of medieval literature written in the late fourteenth century. It is a visionary and allegorical poem that addresses the social and spiritual problems of the time. This work tells the story of a man named Piers who has a vision of Jesus Christ. Piers is then sent on a pilgrimage to find the truth about Christianity. Along the way, he meets different people who teach him about religion. In the end, Piers is able to find the answer to his question and learns the true meaning of Christianity. Langland's use of language is both powerful and poetic, and his insights into human nature are as relevant today as they were over 600 years ago.
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