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Shakespeare the Boy: With Sketches of the Home and School Life, Games and Sports, Manners, Customs and Folk-lore of the Time
by W. J. Rolfe
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 12 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Step into the heart of 16th-century England, exploring the landscapes, customs, and daily life that shaped young Shakespeare’s world—from Warwick’s ancient castles to the games and folklore of his boyhood. Discover the roots behind the Bard’s timeless imagination.
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Contents
12 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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