A medieval dream-vision allegory of a seeker’s quest through virtues and vices toward Christian truth and social justice.
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A medieval dream-vision allegory of a seeker’s quest through virtues and vices toward Christian truth and social justice.
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This is one of the masterpieces of medieval literature. This new complete edition of the orginal text of the B-version answers every need of both the student and the interested lay reader. Marginal glosses, footnote translations, and a commentary providing textual, lexical, historycal and literary annotation facilitate the understanding, appreciation and, above all, the enjoyment of this great poem. The textual variants are given at the foot of the appropriate page for easy reference and compari...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief allegorical references to lust and sexual corruption as sin
Violence & gore
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Crucifixion imagery; allegorical strife; Harrowing of Hell episode
Profanity
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Occasional coarse medieval speech in sin and tavern scenes
Substance use
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Personified Gluttony; cautionary tavern scenes with heavy drinking
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA representation present
Religious content
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Central Christian allegory on salvation, virtue, clergy, and true faith
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Devil and demons in Christian allegory; Harrowing of Hell sequence
Political content
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Strong critique of church corruption, class, and social injustice
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring poverty, oppression of the poor, and human suffering
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