Alistair Bennett
Lecturer in Medieval Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London, contributing insights on the structure and allegory of Piers Plowman.
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Oct 29, 2020 • 51min
Piers Plowman
Laura Ashe, a Professor of English Literature at Oxford, Lawrence Warner from King's College London, and Alistair Bennett from Royal Holloway delve into William Langland's 'Piers Plowman.' They explore themes of doubt and salvation in a post-Black Death society, unveiling the poem's rich allegorical imagery and its critique of social hierarchies. The guests also discuss its moral complexities and resonance with modern dilemmas, connecting the dream-vision format to contemporary cinema and the ongoing quest for truth.
