The Cobler's Prophecy, 1594

By Robert Wilson

Book Overview

""The Cobler's Prophecy"" is a play written by Robert Wilson in 1594. The story follows the life of a cobbler, who is also a prophet. He foresees the downfall of England and warns the people, but his predictions are ignored. The play is set in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and deals with themes of political corruption, social inequality, and the abuse of power. The cobbler's prophecy is seen as a warning to the ruling class to change their ways before it is too late. The play is written in blank verse and features a mix of comedy and tragedy. It is considered one of the earliest examples of political drama in English literature.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: 116375224X
• ISBN13: 9781163752241
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.3" x 7.5"