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Eighteen-year-old Will Shakespeare lives quietly as an apprentice in his father’s glove business in Great Britain. Frequently in trouble for misdeeds, he falls in love and vows to lead an upstanding life while nurturing his desire to write. Set against a historical backdrop, the book follows his journey from youthful mischief to disciplined creativity.
Through a juvenile lens, the novel explores the early development of one of history’s most celebrated writers, balancing personal romance, moral growth, and the literary ambition that would later define his career.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Laurie Lawlor
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