Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-03-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #11574 |
Description
"Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time" by John Bennett is a children's novel published in 1897. Set in Shakespearean England, it follows a young choir boy from Stratford-on-Avon who is kidnapped by traveling players for his exceptional singing voice. Taken to London, he performs before Queen Elizabeth and encounters legendary figures like William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. The story chronicles his adventures in captivity and his eventual journey home, blending historical atmosphere with adventure in a tale that captivated readers of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)