The King Of The Commons: A Drama (1846)

by James White

Book Overview

The King of the Commons: A Drama is a play written by James White and first published in 1846. The play is set in medieval England and follows the story of John Ball, a radical preacher who leads a rebellion against the ruling class. Ball becomes known as the ""King of the Commons"" and his followers demand social and economic equality. The play explores themes of social justice, revolution, and the struggle for power. The characters include historical figures such as King Richard II and Wat Tyler, as well as fictional characters. The play is notable for its portrayal of the common people as heroic and deserving of equal rights. It also highlights the role of religion in social and political movements. Overall, The King of the Commons is a thought-provoking and engaging drama that challenges the audience to consider the ongoing struggle for social justice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167182413
• ISBN13: 9781167182419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"