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""John Bon and Mast Person"" is a Middle English satirical poem, likely dating from the 15th century. The poem presents a lively dialogue between John Bon, an everyman figure representing honest simplicity, and Mast Person, a character embodying the deceit and hypocrisy prevalent in society. Through witty exchanges and allegorical representations, the poem critiques the social and political issues of its time, offering insights into the values and concerns of medieval England. This edition makes the text accessible to modern readers, preserving the charm and relevance of this important work of early English literature. Explore themes of social justice, morality, and the enduring struggle between good and evil in a medieval context. ""John Bon and Mast Person"" remains a fascinating and thought-provoking piece, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal period in history. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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