The Martyr of Hadleigh: A Dramatic Poem

By John Must

Book Overview

The Martyr of Hadleigh is a dramatic poem written by John Must in 1839. The story is based on the real-life events of the martyrdom of a Protestant preacher named Rowland Taylor during the reign of Queen Mary I of England in the 16th century. The poem follows the life of Taylor, a man of strong faith and conviction, who is imprisoned and ultimately burned at the stake for his refusal to renounce his beliefs. The poem is written in blank verse and is divided into five acts, each depicting a different stage of Taylor's journey towards martyrdom. The language is rich and evocative, capturing the emotions and struggles of the characters. The Martyr of Hadleigh is a powerful and moving work that explores themes of faith, persecution, and sacrifice.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: 1104661233
• ISBN13: 9781104661236
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"