The Honorable History Of Frier Bacon And Frier Bongay, 1594 (1594)

The Honorable History of Frier Bacon and Frier Bongay is a play written by Robert Greene and first published in 1594. The play tells the story of two friars, Bacon and Bongay, who are skilled in the art of magic. Bacon, in particular, is known for his ability to create a magical brazen head that can answer any question posed to it. However, the friars' magic is put to the test when they are challenged by a group of scholars who doubt the existence of the brazen head. The play is filled with humor, intrigue, and supernatural elements, and is considered one of Greene's most popular works. The Honorable History of Frier Bacon and Frier Bongay is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan theater and the popular culture of the time.Text Is Old English.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.