Martin Marprelate: The Epistle, September-November, 1588 (1880)

Martin Marprelate: The Epistle, September-November, 1588 (1880) is a book written by Martin Marprelate, a pseudonym used by an unknown author during the late 16th century in England. The book is a collection of letters, or epistles, written by Marprelate during the months of September to November in 1588. The letters were written in response to the religious and political climate of the time, specifically the ongoing debate between the Church of England and the Puritans.The book is written in a satirical and humorous style, and contains criticisms of the Church of England and its leaders, as well as calls for reform and a return to the principles of the early Christian church. Marprelate also addresses political issues of the time, such as the Spanish Armada and the perceived threat of Catholicism.The book was controversial at the time of its publication, and was banned by the government. It is now considered a valuable historical document, providing insight into the religious and political tensions of Elizabethan England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.