About

The About section offers information about the Archive's history and reception, as well as introductions to the poet William Langland and the poem called Piers Plowman.

Creating the Archive outlines the goals of the Archive, some of the uses we envision for it, and the impetus for its creation.

About William Langland offers a brief introduction to the poem's author.

About Piers Plowman provides a brief introduction to the poem, its different versions, and its place within the field of medieval English literature.

Materials and Methods for Reconstructing the B Archetype discusses the goals of the editors of Bx and their approach to reconstructing the archetype. (Visit the Bx page to see the edition in action.)

Reviews of the Archive provides bibliographical references for published reviews of the Archive or individual editions within it.

Credits lists editors, sponsors, and other contributors to the Archive.