A Gentleman Player; His Adventures on a Secret Mission for Queen Elizabeth
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| Author | Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906 |
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| Title | A Gentleman Player; His Adventures on a Secret Mission for Queen Elizabeth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Gentleman Player; His Adventures on a Secret Mission for Queen Elizabeth" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and centers around Hal Marryott, a struggling actor who stumbles into a secretive world of intrigue involving Queen Elizabeth I and the events surrounding the performance of Shakespeare's “Hamlet.” The narrative captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Globe Theatre, deftly blending historical context with the art of performance and personal ambition. The opening of the novel invites readers into the bustling Globe Theatre on the day of the first performance of "Hamlet." Hal Marryott, nervous about his debut in a significant role, encounters Shakespeare and other actors as they prepare for the show. Amidst the excitement and tension, audiences are introduced to the various characters and dynamics within the theatre as Hal grapples with his own insecurities. Following the play's successful premiere, Hal's fortunes take an unexpected turn when he finds himself in the Queen's garden, leading to a shocking revelation regarding a dangerous mission tasked to him by Queen Elizabeth herself. This sets the stage for an intertwining of personal aspirations and political intrigue as Hal's journey evolves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34650 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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