The First Part Of The True And Honorable History, Of The Life Of Sir John Oldcastle, The Good Lord Cobham (1908)
| AUTHOR | Shakespeare, William |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (10/01/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The First Part of the True and Honorable History of the Life of Sir John Oldcastle, the Good Lord Cobham is a historical play written by William Shakespeare in 1908. The play is based on the life of Sir John Oldcastle, who was a prominent figure in English history during the 15th century. Oldcastle was a close friend of King Henry V and a prominent member of the Lollard movement, which was a religious reform movement that sought to challenge the power of the Catholic Church in England. The play follows the life of Sir John Oldcastle, from his early days as a soldier to his eventual rise to power as a member of the English nobility. The play also explores Oldcastle's religious beliefs and his involvement in the Lollard movement, which ultimately led to his arrest and execution for heresy. Throughout the play, Shakespeare portrays Oldcastle as a noble and honorable man, who remained true to his beliefs despite facing persecution from the Catholic Church and the English government. The play also explores themes of power, religion, and loyalty, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most controversial historical figures.Overall, The First Part of the True and Honorable History of the Life of Sir John Oldcastle, the Good Lord Cobham is a gripping and thought-provoking play that offers a unique perspective on one of England's most fascinating historical figures.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.
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ISBN-13:
9781437033090
ISBN-10:
1437033091
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
84
Carton Quantity:
53
Product Dimensions:
7.60 x 0.20 x 9.29 inches
Weight:
0.37 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Law | Essays
Law | Historical
Law | Shakespeare
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The First Part of the True and Honorable History of the Life of Sir John Oldcastle, the Good Lord Cobham is a historical play written by William Shakespeare in 1908. The play is based on the life of Sir John Oldcastle, who was a prominent figure in English history during the 15th century. Oldcastle was a close friend of King Henry V and a prominent member of the Lollard movement, which was a religious reform movement that sought to challenge the power of the Catholic Church in England. The play follows the life of Sir John Oldcastle, from his early days as a soldier to his eventual rise to power as a member of the English nobility. The play also explores Oldcastle's religious beliefs and his involvement in the Lollard movement, which ultimately led to his arrest and execution for heresy. Throughout the play, Shakespeare portrays Oldcastle as a noble and honorable man, who remained true to his beliefs despite facing persecution from the Catholic Church and the English government. The play also explores themes of power, religion, and loyalty, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most controversial historical figures.Overall, The First Part of the True and Honorable History of the Life of Sir John Oldcastle, the Good Lord Cobham is a gripping and thought-provoking play that offers a unique perspective on one of England's most fascinating historical figures.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.
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Author:
Shakespeare, William
Arguably the greatest English-language playwright, William Shakespeare was a seventeenth-century writer and dramatist, and is known as the Bard of Avon. Under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth I, he penned more than 30 plays, 154 sonnets, and numerous narrative poems and short verses. Equally accomplished in histories, tragedies, comedy, and romance, Shakespeare s most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, and As You Like It.
Like many of his contemporaries, including Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare began his career on the stage, eventually rising to become part-owner of Lord Chamberlain s Men, a popular dramatic company of his day, and of the storied Globe Theatre in London.
Extremely popular in his lifetime, Shakespeare s works continue to resonate more than three hundred years after his death. His plays are performed more often than any other playwright s, have been translated into every major language in the world, and are studied widely by scholars and students.
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