The Knight of the Burning Pestle is a comedic play by Francis Beaumont that follows the story of a grocer and his wife who interrupt a staged performance with their own desires and commentary. Henry Holt and Company's edition of this classic play includes a modern introduction and a glossary of terms to help readers navigate the language of the original text. With biting wit and clever satire, The Knight of the Burning Pestle is a timeless piece of English literature that will delight readers of all ages. 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.