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The First Part Of The True And Honorable History, Of The Life Of Sir John Oldcastle, The Good Lord Cobham (1908)
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Set in the 15th century, this historical play delves into the life of Sir John Oldcastle, a soldier, nobleman, and Lollard reformist. It chronicles his close friendship with King Henry V and his steadfast commitment to his beliefs, which ultimately leads to his persecution and execution for heresy. Shakespeare presents Oldcastle as a figure of honor amidst the struggles of power, religion, and loyalty, offering a nuanced portrayal of a controversial historical figure. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the cultural significance of the original work.
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The First Part Of The True And Honorable History, Of The Life Of Sir John Oldcastle, The Good Lord Cobham (1908), William Shakespeare
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The First Part Of The True And Honorable History, Of The Life Of Sir John Oldcastle, The Good Lord Cobham (1908)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9781437033090
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in the 15th century, this historical play delves into the life of Sir John Oldcastle, a soldier, nobleman, and Lollard reformist. It chronicles his close friendship with King Henry V and his steadfast commitment to his beliefs, which ultimately leads to his persecution and execution for heresy. Shakespeare presents Oldcastle as a figure of honor amidst the struggles of power, religion, and loyalty, offering a nuanced portrayal of a controversial historical figure. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the cultural significance of the original work.