"Sir Thomas More" by Shakespeare is a historical drama set in 16th-century England, diving into a period of unrest as the English people express deep hostility toward foreign immigrants. The play begins amidst rising tensions in London, depicting conflicts between local tradesmen and foreign merchants, building up to an open revolt fueled by injustice and societal division. Sir Thomas More, a respected statesman known for his strong principles, steps forward as a beacon of peace, attempting to quell the uprising and persuade the rioters to abandon violence, highlighting themes of order, morality, and the consequences of intolerance.
Sir Thomas More
By Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
In a time of social unrest, a respected figure rises to defend peace against waves of xenophobia.
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About the AuthorThe Shakespeare apocrypha is a group of plays and poems that have sometimes been attributed to William Shakespeare, but whose attribution is questionable for various reasons. The issue is not to be confused with the debate on Shakespearean authorship, which questions the authorship of the works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.
The Shakespeare apocrypha is a group of plays and poems that have sometimes been attributed to William Shakespeare, but whose attribution is questionable for various reasons. The issue is not to be confused with the debate on Shakespearean authorship, which questions the authorship of the works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.
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