The Pardoner And The Friar

This volume presents two significant dramatic works by John Heywood: “The Pardoner and the Friar” and “The Four P. P.” Written in the early to mid-16th century, these plays offer a fascinating glimpse into the religious and social tensions of the time. “The Pardoner and the Friar” features a lively debate between representatives of the church, reflecting the era’s growing skepticism toward religious authority. “The Four P. P.” is a comedic interlude involving a Palmer, a Pardoner, a Pothecary, and a Pedlar, each vying to prove their superior skills and virtues. Heywood’s sharp wit and keen observations make these plays enduring examples of early English drama, showcasing the transition from medieval morality plays to the more sophisticated comedies of the Elizabethan stage. These works remain valuable resources for students and scholars of English literature, offering insight into the cultural and religious landscape of Tudor England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.