Shakespeare's Christmas Gift to Queen Bess by Anna Benneson McMahan
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"Shakespeare's Christmas Gift to Queen Bess" by Anna Benneson McMahan is a historical narrative published in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of biographical fiction and theatrical history as it explores the life of William Shakespeare and his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I. Set during the late 16th century, it focuses on the context of Shakespeare's work and the significance of his contributions to the theatrical world, particularly during festive
occasions at court. The story unfolds around the Christmas of 1596, showcasing the final meeting of the Mermaid Club, a gathering of influential figures in London. Here, Shakespeare is heralded for his play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which has been selected for presentation at the royal court. The narrative captures the camaraderie among playwrights, the excitement surrounding the courtly performance, and Queen Elizabeth’s reactions to the play, emphasizing the blend of artistry and monarchy during the Elizabethan era. Through detailed descriptions, the book highlights Shakespeare's emotional backdrop, especially following the recent loss of his son, enriching the portrayal of his dedication to the crown and the theater amidst personal tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McMahan, Anna Benneson |
|---|---|
| Title | Shakespeare's Christmas Gift to Queen Bess |
| Contents | At the Mermaid -- At the queen's palace -- A Christmas carol of the olden time. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Verena Morandell and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Subject | Christmas -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20210 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20210-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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