The Visions of Piers Plowman

The Visions of Piers Plowman is a 14th-century allegorical poem that reflects on morality, spirituality, and society. It depicts the narrator, Will, experiencing vivid dreams and visions that critique religious corruption, social injustice, and human sinfulness, urging for moral reform. Through symbolic characters like Piers the Plowman, representing honest labor and righteousness, the poem emphasizes genuine faith and virtue over superficial religious practices. It invites readers to reconsider their values, advocating for inner moral integrity and social justice within a Christian worldview.