The Forest Youth Or Shakespeare As He Lived: A Historical Tale (1853)

By Henry Curling

Book Overview

The Forest Youth Or Shakespeare As He Lived: A Historical Tale is a novel written by Henry Curling and originally published in 1853. The book is a historical fiction that imagines the life of William Shakespeare during his youth, set against the backdrop of the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, England. The Forest Youth follows the story of a young Shakespeare as he navigates life in the forest, encountering various characters and situations that shape his future as a playwright. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and ambition. It is also a vivid portrayal of life in Elizabethan England, with detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and social hierarchies of the time. Overall, The Forest Youth is a captivating and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the greatest writers in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167216318
• ISBN13: 9781167216312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"