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. 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 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. 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.