The First Part Of Sir John Oldcastle

The book titled ''The First Part of Sir John Oldcastle: A Historical Drama by Michael Drayton, Anthony Munday, Richard Hathway and Robert Wilson'' is a literary work that presents a historical drama based on the life of Sir John Oldcastle, a prominent figure in English history. The play is written by four authors, Michael Drayton, Anthony Munday, Richard Hathway, and Robert Wilson, and is considered one of the earliest surviving plays of the Elizabethan era.The story of the play revolves around the life of Sir John Oldcastle, a close friend of King Henry V, who is accused of being a heretic and is sentenced to death by burning at the stake. The play portrays the struggle of Oldcastle to defend himself against the charges and his eventual martyrdom.The book provides a detailed analysis of the play, including its historical context, literary significance, and critical reception. It also includes a comprehensive introduction by John Robertson Macarthur, which provides a background on the authors and the historical events that inspired the play.Overall, ''The First Part of Sir John Oldcastle: A Historical Drama by Michael Drayton, Anthony Munday, Richard Hathway and Robert Wilson'' is a valuable literary work that provides insight into the Elizabethan era and the life of one of its most prominent 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.