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A Dream of John Ball, published in 1888, is an English novel that chronicles the Great Revolt of 1381, also known as the Peasants’ Revolt. The story follows the rebel priest John Ball, a suspected Lollard, and includes his iconic line — "When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?" The narrative explores the tensions, motivations, and social upheavals that ignited the uprising.
First publish date: March 2003
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: William Morris
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