This historic text, originally published in 1529, is a passionate plea for social reform. Written by English radical Simon Fish, the Supplication argues for the abolition of the monasteries and the redistribution of their wealth. This edited edition provides valuable historical context and offers modern readers a glimpse into the political and social climate of Tudor-era 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.