9780282671808 - The First Part of Sir John Oldcastle: A Historical Drama by Michael Drayton, Anthony Munday, Richard Hathaway, and Robert Wilson; A Dissertation (Classic Reprint) d... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores Sir John Oldcastle, a historical figure who featured in Shakespeare's Henry IV plays under the fictional name of Falstaff. The author examines the reasons behind this change of name, suggesting that it was due to pressure from Puritan factions who objected to the portrayal of Oldcastle as a comic figure. The book also discusses the sources used by the author of the play, including Holinshed's Chronicles and Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Thematic depth is achieved through an exploration of the complex relationship between historical fact and literary fiction, as well as an examination of the religious and political tensions of the time. This book provides valuable insights into the historical and literary context of Shakespeare's work, shedding light on the interplay between historical figures and their fictional representations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.