Pierce the Ploughman's Creed is a medieval English poem written by William Langland in the 14th century. The poem is an allegory that explores the themes of social and religious corruption, poverty, and the search for truth. The narrative follows the journey of a ploughman named Pierce, who encounters various characters and institutions that represent different aspects of medieval society. Through his experiences, Pierce questions the legitimacy of the Church and its practices, and ultimately finds solace in his own humble faith. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of everyday life in medieval England, as well as its use of vernacular language and satirical humor. This edition of Pierce the Ploughman's Creed was published in 1814 and includes a modernized spelling of the original text, as well as an introduction and notes that provide historical and literary context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.