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Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time

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    John Bennett's Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time is a historical fiction novel.

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    About Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time

    "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.
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    • Historical fiction
    • England, Juvenile fiction
    • Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Juvenile fiction

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    Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time was written by John Bennett.

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