The Dramatic Writings of John Heywood

The Dramatic Writings of John Heywood is a collection of plays written by John Heywood, a prominent playwright of the Tudor era. The book includes three of his most famous works - The Pardoner and The Friar, The Four P.P., and John The Husband, Tyb His Wife And Sir John The Priest. The Pardoner and The Friar is a satirical play that pokes fun at the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church during the 16th century. The Four P.P. is a comedic play that follows the lives of four parish priests and their misadventures. John The Husband, Tyb His Wife And Sir John The Priest is a witty play that explores the dynamics of marriage and infidelity.The book was originally published in 1905 and is an excellent resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Tudor literature. It provides a valuable insight into the social and political issues of the time and showcases Heywood's talent for writing satire and comedy.Also: Play Of The Weather; Play Of Love; Dialogue Concerning Witty And Witless; Notebook And Wordlist.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.