Question

William Langland’s reputation in English literature rests mainly on which work?

• A. The Canterbury Tales
• B. Piers Plowman
• C. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
• D. Beowulf

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Piers Plowman

• Langland is chiefly remembered for Piers Plowman.

• It is his only significant extant work.

• This makes him a one-book author of great renown.