Marprelate

British  

/ ˈmɑːprɛlɪt /

noun

1. Martin, the pen name of the anonymous author or authors of a series of satirical Puritan tracts (1588–89), attacking the bishops of the Church of England

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Marprelate

The growing power of public opinion received a striking recognition in the struggle which bears the name of the "Martin Marprelate controversy."

From History of the English People, Volume IV by John Richard Green

Some of these productions are the ground works of Shakespeare’s plays. c Some quaint sermons or other characteristic books by Puritans: together with some 20 or 25 tracts of the Martin Marprelate Controversy: 1588-1590 A.D.

From A Supplication for the Beggars by Simon Fish

Printed, oversea, in Europe, within two furlongs of a Bouncing Priest, at the cost and charges of M. Marprelate, gentleman.

From A History of Elizabethan Literature by George Saintsbury

There was a sudden upgrowth of virulent pamphlets of the old Martin Marprelate type.

From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by John Richard Green

These are, to some degree, similar to the Epistles of Martin Marprelate.

From How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence by Mary Owens Crowther

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