This historical drama tells the tragic story of Jack Straw, a leader of the English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Peele draws on contemporary accounts and folklore to create a vivid and poignant portrait of an ordinary man caught up in extraordinary circumstances. The play explores themes of power, justice, and rebellion, and raises important questions about the nature of authority and the rights of the oppressed. A must-read for anyone interested in the drama of the English Renaissance.
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