The First Part Of Sir John Oldcastle

The First Part of Sir John Oldcastle: A Historical Drama is a play written by a group of four playwrights: Michael Drayton, Anthony Munday, Richard Hathway, and Robert Wilson. The play is a historical drama that tells the story of Sir John Oldcastle, a prominent figure in English history who was a friend of King Henry V. The play follows Oldcastle's life, from his rise to power as a soldier and his friendship with the king, to his eventual downfall as a result of his Protestant beliefs. The play is set in the early 15th century, during a time when England was in the midst of religious turmoil. Oldcastle, who was a Protestant, became a target of the Catholic Church and was eventually captured and executed for his beliefs. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and religious conflict, and offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in English history. This edition of the play, edited by John Robertson Macarthur, includes an introduction that provides historical context for the play, as well as notes and annotations that help readers understand the language and references used in the text. The First Part of Sir John Oldcastle: A Historical Drama is a fascinating work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into a turbulent time in English history.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.