02476cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500720016426400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250802110045352013140066453400450197865300790202385600430210299900170214527187UtSlPG20260610133624.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16006289  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMartin, George Madden,d1866-194612aA Warwickshire Lad: The Story of the Boyhood of William Shakespeare 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-07  aProduced by David Garcia, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)  a"A Warwickshire Lad: The Story of the Boyhood of William Shakespeare" by George Madden Martin is a historical fiction novel published in the early 20th century. The book explores the formative years of William Shakespeare, providing an imaginative narrative that captures the essence of his boyhood experiences in Stratford-upon-Avon. It aims to depict his family life, friendships, and early influences that shaped his future as one of the greatest playwrights in history.  The narrative follows young Will Shakespeare through various episodes of his childhood, illustrating his adventurous spirit and inquisitive nature. From his encounters with neighborhood friends like Hamnet Sadler to the influence of his parents, John and Mary Shakespeare, the story fills in the emotional backdrop of Will’s early years. Themes of ambition, home life, and the beginnings of his passion for storytelling and performance are woven throughout the text, highlighting both the joys and struggles within the Shakespeare household. As Will navigates his experiences, including the allure of the theater and the weight of family expectations, he begins to discover the world of imagination and creativity that will eventually lead him to become a renowned figure in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27187  c68096d68096