Bøger af Simon Fish

This controversial pamphlet, written by the English reformer Simon Fish in 1529, advocates for the reform of the beggar economy in England. Fish argues that beggars are a burden on society and that they should be put to work or given other means to support themselves. This pamphlet is a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic issues of early modern 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 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.

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""A Supplication for the Beggers"" is a book written by Simon Fish that was first published in 1529. The book is a satirical work that criticizes the corruption and abuses of power within the Catholic Church during the early 16th century. The title of the book is a play on words, as ""beggars"" refers not only to those who ask for alms, but also to the poor and oppressed members of society who are neglected by the Church.The book takes the form of a petition to King Henry VIII, asking him to take action against the abuses of the Church. Fish argues that the Church has become corrupt and greedy, and that its leaders are more concerned with accumulating wealth and power than with serving the needs of the people. He also criticizes the Church's practice of selling indulgences, which were supposed to grant forgiveness for sins but were often used as a way to raise money.Fish's writing is biting and sarcastic, and he uses humor to make his points. He also draws on biblical and historical examples to support his arguments. Although the book was controversial at the time of its publication, it became a popular work of satire and was widely read and discussed.Overall, ""A Supplication for the Beggers"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious and social issues of the early 16th century. It is a powerful critique of the Church's abuses of power and a call for reform.1529. A pamphlet containing A Supplication for the Beggers by Fish and three others edited by J. Meadows Cowper titled: With a Supplication to our most Sovereign Lord Young Henry the Eighth; a Supplication of the Poor Commons; and the Decay of England by the multitude of sheep.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.

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