Anne Feversham by J. C. Snaith
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"Anne Feversham" by J. C. Snaith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the time of William Shakespeare, the story revolves around the iconic playwright and his interactions with key characters, including a young noblewoman, Anne Feversham. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, societal constraints, and the consequences of actions within a vibrant historical backdrop. The opening of "Anne Feversham" introduces the distinguished actor and playwright,
William Shakespeare, as he enters a tailor's shop in Nottingham. Through his conversation with the tailor, a dire sense of foreboding arises regarding the execution of a young man, Mr. Gervase Heriot, accused of plotting against the Queen. In a chance encounter, Shakespeare meet the spirited Anne Feversham, who showcases her audacity and rebellious spirit, especially with her choice of attire that defies societal norms for women of her status. Tension mounts as Anne's disdain for actors and her father's harsh views come into conflict with her growing admiration for Shakespeare and an emerging sense of independence, suggesting rich character dynamics and impending drama as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Snaith, J. C. (John Collis), 1876-1936 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14018496 |
| Title | Anne Feversham |
| Original Publication | Iceland: D. Appleton and Company,1914. |
| Note | Published in England as "The Great Age." |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67774 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 316 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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