Simon Fish

Simon Fish was a 16th-century English writer and reformer, best known for his work "A Supplication for the Beggars." This pamphlet, published in 1528, is a significant early example of Protestant literature that critiques the Catholic Church and advocates for social reform. Fish's writings reflect the tumultuous religious landscape of his time, as he sought to address issues of poverty and corruption within the church. His contributions to the Reformation movement highlight the intersection of literature and social justice in early modern England.